Sudbury Yacht Club

Ahoy members, 

Please take note of the following regarding the implementation of Phase 2 of our start up plan. 

Thank you all. 
 
Stay safe and we will see you at the club
--
Robert Montgomery          
Robert Montgomery
Commodore
Sudbury Yacht Club

Ontario Sailing's COVID-19 Response
 
Premier Ford's May 14th Announcement
 
Today the Government of Ontario announced another positive step towards enabling sailors in Ontario to have a summer that can take place on the water. Ontario Sailing has been working hard to stay on top of each government announcement and how they may impact all of our member organizations. We have been working with the leaders of each member organization as information comes out and this situation evolves.
 
While Premier Ford did discuss opening boat clubs in his daily press conference this afternoon, it will take at least several hours for more detailed information to be available and could take a few days to get the actual wording of the legislation and what that may mean to you. We are still awaiting more guidance from the government and public health on what may be permitted. Even with that information, as many of you have encountered, each local municipality may interpret the announcement differently and therefore implement differently.
 
None of the government announcements have been black and white; this cannot be taken as a green light to jump on the water tomorrow. It is a great step towards that however and a step to celebrate! It is a sign that we can keep the forward momentum towards more on-the-water activity and continue to prepare systems so that we can enjoy the prime summer months on the water.
 
Ontario Sailing will work as efficiently as possible to help provide clarity to the grey areas and share information with our member organizations. Each Board of Directors will then need to evaluate their risks and the systems and protocols required as well as consider individual specific factors such as insurance and municipal interpretations. There is a plethora of changes required at each of your organizations to meet the required guidelines and they will take time to implement before your Board of Directors can commit to proceeding with any reopening activities. It is essential that the clubs have completely put the systems in place to protect the health and safety of all participants before opening.
 
The choices each and every one of us makes in the days ahead will absolutely define what the 2020 sailing season looks like for the entire Ontario sailing community. We encourage you to heed that thought as you move forward. We need to set the tone for compliance and ensure our organizations are able to meet, and exceed when possible, the guidelines as we open to be able to continue to see more and more opportunities for sailing this summer.
 
Stay Safe, Stay Patient and Stay Tuned!
 Sincerely,                                                     
 
Glenn Lethbridge
Executive Director, Ontario Sailing
execdir@ontariosailing.ca

 


 
 
COVID-19 UPDATES
 
Updates regarding COVID-19 can be found on the front page of our website at https://ontariosailing.ca/feature/the-2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-information/.
We update this page on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.
 
Although the Ontario Sailing office is closed as staff participate in social distancing, staff can be reached directly by email.  A list of staff email addresses can be found at https://ontariosailing.ca/about/ontario-sailing-staff/  along with staff responsibilities.

Hello all, 
 
In my haste to get a membership form out to you all yesterday, you received a version that was missing some more information and a clearer explanation of the 50/50 prorated option. 
Please note, if you sent in the original form, no worries.... it is still welcome and will be processed. 
 
Please see the attached REVISED form. 
 
To provide a little more clarity on the payment options. 
 
OPTION 1: The  50/50 prorated option
 
Members pay 50% of membership fee now for the category selected ( ie. Family membership). The member's full mooring fee (summer/winter) and any other fees ( ie. Lockers) are also due in full now. The remaining 50% of the membership fee is due when the club officially opens for the season. 
 
Example: 
2020 Family membership: 696.00 ( 50%=348.00)
2020 Mooring (winter/summer): 199.00 
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Total; payment for 2020
1st installment: 348.00+199.00 =  547.00  (due now)
2nd installment:                         =  348.00  (prorated to when club officially opens) 
 
OPTION 2: Full Payment option:
Member pays membership, mooring and other fees in full now. Should the club open later than expected, the prorated "savings" ( if applicable)  that those in the 50/50 option would have received will be optioned to you  as a credit towards next year's membership. 
 
Hope this provides a little more clarity. 
 
Please stay informed by visiting our Facebook members’ group or our website. 
 
Thank you, 
 
Robert  
 
Robert Montgomery 
Commodore

Hello all fellow members, 
 
With the news from the province that "marinas" can begin planning for the recreational boating season, it is with great pleasure that I forward to you our membership form for the upcoming 2020 season. 
We look forward to having a great season despite the challenges imposed on us by COVID19. 
Please note that this year's form includes a 50/50 prorated option for fees remittance. 
For the 2020 season, you can remit full fees or choose the option to submit 50% of your fees up front (including full mooring fees) and pay the remaining 50% prorated to when the club officially opens.
Note: any member that pays full fees will also get the prorated benefit (if applicable) applied to next season. 
 
Thank you for supporting your club in these difficult times. 
 
Robert Montgomery
Commodore 
SYC 

Covid-10 restrictions continue to be in force. As a result the lock-down of the club will continue until further notice.
Given the uncertainty around our ability to open the club this summer the Board has decided that the Sailing School will not operate in 2020.

Dear SYC Members,
 
As you know, the situation around COVID-19 is evolving rapidly.  The Board is keeping an eye on developments and will make decisions and update you as the situation changes.  Good news! As of now the SYC is planning to open for the sailing season.
 
In accordance with the recommendations from the province and to do our part to promote social distancing, the SYC will be suspending the Spring Get Together (our first social event).  We will be assessing the viability of future events but it is likely that many social events will be cancelled for the 2020 season. The board will continue to meet through video conferences during this time to continue club business.  Special consideration will be taken when planning work required to open the club, crane-in, and other activities necessary to start the sailing season.  The safety of our members is our top priority.
 
All members are encouraged to follow advisories and information provided through Public Health Sudbury and Districts.  The worldwide spread of COVID-19 presents an increased risk of severe outcomes for Canadians aged 60 and over, those with compromised immune systems, and those with certain medical conditions. As a community club, we have a responsibility to do our part in keeping members and visitors safe.
 
Information from Public Health Sudbury & Districts on protocols to self-isolate and self-monitor for symptoms can be found below:

• https://www.phsd.ca/uncategorized/community-safety-and-direction-update-from-public-health-covid-19 https://www.phsd.ca/health-topics-programs/diseases-infections/coronavirus

 
With proper precautions, we look forward to seeing everyone out on the water in just a few months.
 
Sincerely,
 
Your SYC Board