Irish Sailing publishes it roadmap to ‘Return to Sailing’

 
Following the Government’s “Roadmap for reopening society and business” and after consultation with stakeholders and Category 1 Clubs, Irish Sailing has published its ‘Return to Sailing’ Scheme

Harry Hermon, CEO of Irish Sailing says:

The Phase 1 Guidelines from the “Return to Sailing” Scheme are designed to support clubs, centres and members to put measures in place that will allow the safe return to our sports on a gradual basis, subject to the lifting of the Coastguard’s current advisory notice.

The Return to Sailing Scheme Phase 1 includes three sections:

1. 4 x fundamental principles that will affect the decision to go afloat:

Compliance with current COVID 19 restrictions
Personal responsibility – for your own safety and compliance
Self-help – alternative means of safely returning to shore
Risk Assessment – assisting the decision-making process

2. Guidelines for a safe return to our sports in Phase 1 (starting on 18 May)

3. A Risk Assessment template for organisations.

Other supports will be published soon, including a FAQ section on our website, and a “Safety Testing” document which will give more practical tips on safely returning to your boat. The government also published their own Return to Work protocol which we will be referencing https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/Return-to-Work-Safely-Protocol.html

We continue to work with Sport Ireland on guidelines for Phase 2 and beyond, with the hope that travel restrictions may be reviewed, and multi-household groups be allowed to convene. In the meantime, by working together and using these Phase 1 principles and guidelines sensibly and responsibly, we can make sure that our return to the water is safe for all.

Harry Hermon, CEO, Irish Sailing

Download the ‘Return to Sailing Scheme’ here: Irish_Sailing_Return To Sailing Scheme Phase 1_120520 2

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