Good news! We can run OPTI 1&2 and CanSail 1 to 4 programs this summer!
There are however, some new Ministry of Health rules and guidelines designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections and keep our sailors and coaches safe and healthy. Here is a summary of new features of the LTS programs that will run in 2020.
- We must limit the number of sailors enrolled in each class to ensure we can conform to recommended physical distancing protocols. However, with the unfortunate cancellation of our Wet Feet programs due to Ministry of Health requirements, we have been able to add more OPTI and CanSail courses.
- Boat capacity will be limited to one sailor per boat except for family groupings.
- Sailors will be assigned to a boat at the commencement of a course and will use only that boat for the duration of the course.
- Each sailor must be able to use washrooms without assistance
- Sailors must provide their own PDFs (life jackets) for the course. Sharing PDFs is not allowed.
- To comply with physical distancing protocols in boats and on the docks, we will not be able to have volunteers assisting in courses. This is very sad for our eager volunteers who want to gain experience to become coaches themselves. Hopefully, we will have them back with us next year.
You will notice a much-enhanced cleaning and sanitizing program compared to previous years. We are serious about infection control!
You will also notice that we have a fantastic team of instructors. Some are returning after coaching for us last year, we have some new additions plus we have added a new, highly experienced head instructor. Despite COVID-19, this should be a great year for LTS!
CLICK HERE For the DCYC COVID-19 Protocol
2020 Wet Feet Program Cancelled
Thank you for supporting Deep Cove Yacht Club Learn to Sail by enrolling a child or children in our Wet Feet program for very young sailors. We much appreciate your trust in us.
This makes it doubly difficult to tell you that provincial health guidelines to control COVID-19 infections prevent us from offering Wet Feet courses in 2020.
Wet Feet has always been a wonderfully successful program bringing joy, seamanship and sportsmanship to our young students. We share your disappointment in being unable to continue this great tradition this year.
Please note the following in respect to your current or future bookings:
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If the BC Ministry of Health extends the self isolation period to the summer, we will cancel the program, give you a full refund and make every effort to give you at least 14 days cancellation notice before your course date so you have time to make alternative arrangements.
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If at any time before your child's course starts you would like to cancel your booking due to the COVID-19 pandemic we will provide you with a full refund.
We hope all our registered participants will choose to stay with the program and in the meantime, please stay safe and healthy. We have heard from many of you to say you hope we can still provide our programme and we are still planning to see you all for some long needed fun on the water this summer!
Best Regards,
Chris Seed, LTS Director. |
