Month: April 2021

Midland Bay Sailing Club

COVID-19 CODE OF CONDUCT

Please read carefully the entire document.

Goal and Guiding Principles

This Code of Conduct is intended to educate all members of the procedures in place to ensure that we may safely be at the MBSC and to confirm that all members will take shared responsibility towards meeting the requirements related to COVID-19.

As a member of the MBSC and boat owner, I agree to the following to help ensure the health and safety of everyone associated with the club.

I will not, under any circumstances, come to the Club if I have any symptoms of COVID-19 or, if anyone I am living with or have had contact with has such symptoms. Please refer to the provincial guide for guidance https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/. If symptomatic, I will advise the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit by calling 705-721-7520 or, Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 and a member of the Executive Committee. I will also assign an alternate person without any COVID-19 symptoms, and with whom I have not had contact, to attend and address the required launch preparations of my boat.

If I have a condition whereby I am immune-suppressed or have a chronic illness, I will consult a physician or public health resource to help me decide if I should come to the MBSC.

I understand:

• in this first phase of opening I, and one other person residing in my household, will come to the MBSC only to prepare my boat for launch.
• during launch preparations, I will not invite guests to the MBSC property unless authorized by a member of the Executive Committee.

PHYSICAL DISTANCING IS A MUST

• I will maintain physical distancing of 6 feet (2 metres) unless working with a member of my household and not congregate in groups.
• If unable to maintain required physical distancing, I will arrange with my neighbours to wait, or if necessary, return to the MBSC at another time.
• I will carry a face mask with me and if I am at risk of being unable to maintain physical distancing, I will ensure my face mask is worn over mouth and nose.
• When hiring a contractor to work on my boat, I will be responsible for that person’s conduct at the MBSC. They will be shown this Code of Conduct and must fully respect it.
• I will watch for and follow signage and other directives from the MBSC staff and Officers and stay current with the situation as it evolves.

AROUND THE CLUB

• I will use the hand washing, hand sanitizer and wipes provided by MBSC to wipe down any door handles, or shared areas before and after I touch them.
• I will wash my hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling shared equipment such as tools, hoses or electrical cords etc.
• I will also bring my own soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer and sanitize hands regularly.
• I will bring my own tools and gloves.
• I will not leave tools at the club.
• I will keep my work area clean.
• I will store and lock only ladders under my boat.
• I will place all trash and recycling in the dumpster and recycling bins at the gate or take with me to dispose of at home. I will not leave any personal garbage or cleaning product containers etc. anywhere on the property.
• If I use a personal mask or single-use gloves I will take them home and disposed of appropriately.
• I understand that gloves are not a substitute for washing hands.

MBSC Clubhouse Amenities

I understand:

• that members can enter the clubhouse only to use the washrooms or to retrieve emergency first aid equipment unless authorized otherwise by a member of the Executive Committee.
• only two people will be permitted in the clubhouse at a time to use the washrooms and MUST wear a mask.
• access to the clubhouse will only be through the front door.
• hand sanitizer will be available in the front corridor of the clubhouse.
• there will be only be two (2) washrooms (#1 and #4) open for all members to use.
• the washrooms will be sanitized regularly by the Club Steward.
• the clubhouse dining area, kitchen, screened porch and office remain closed and off limits and are clearly marked as such.

I agree to:

• use the hand sanitizer provided when both entering and leaving the building.
• use the outside wash tub as much as possible for hand cleaning and the requirement for boat washing hot or cold water.
• follow the cleaning protocol request to members outlined and posted inside each washroom.
• not use clubhouse garbage cans.
• not bring personal food or drink into the clubhouse for preparation in the kitchen or storage in the fridge or freezer.

Commitment

These are not normal circumstances. All members are asked to be flexible and polite and to compromise when necessary. All members shall comply with these directives. The MBSC reserves the right to reprimand anyone for not following these directives, insist that they be followed and, at the sole discretion of any Officer, ask the individual(s) to leave the property.

MBSC EXECUTIVE

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MBSC Environmental Policy

In March of this year, MBSC adopted a new Environmental Policy. Its goals, best practices and rules reflect our Club’s values and compliance with Applicable laws. The Environmental Committee has worked for a year developing this policy and we feel it will create a safer, cleaner, and responsible environment for our Club. It basically lays out practices already used by most Club members.

The Best practices which should be particularly adhered to before launch are the following:

HULL AND UPPER DECK MAINTENANCE
Boat owners should:
Do shore-based maintenance work in areas away from the water;
Use dustless sanders or needle guns that are fitted with vacuum shrouds;
Immediately collect and dispose of any scraping or sanding residue, ensuring that none is released into the harbour
Use drop cloths to contain paint chips and residues;
Use only small quantities of solvents and paints to avoid large spills of these materials and make sure containers are tightly sealed when not in use;
Reuse thinners and solvents by letting particles settle; and,
Save left-over paint for reuse.
VESSEL CLEANING
Boat owners should:
Use solvents only in areas away from the water.
Not use products that contain chlorine, phosphates, or ammonia.
Use only environmentally friendly/biodegradable products as much as possible.
STORMWATER
Boat owners should:
Only conduct maintenance ashore away from the water.
Use a tarp or drop sheet to collect dust and/or other contaminants that may fall from the boat during maintenance.

HAZARDOUS WASTE:
Both federal and provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Acts apply to the transport of hazardous waste. The MBSC does not collect nor return hazardous waste materials on behalf of boat owners. The responsibility to ensure hazardous materials are stored, cared for, used, and disposed of in accordance with current regulations rests with the user of those materials. In most cases hazardous materials may be disposed of at the Simcoe County facility on Golf Links Road.
The following activities are prohibited at the MBSC:

• In-water hull cleaning other than by brush, sponge or cloth.
• Activities where there is a possibility that scrapings may enter the lake either directly or after being carried by drainage or surface water.
• Sandblasting; and,
• Spray painting.

The reboot of the MBSC newsletter has been met with great enthusiasm and I am excited to bring something positive into the world. Much like cooking, a dish is only as good as the ingredients. As editor/chef I am looking to you, the membership, for the good stuff.

We are aiming have the first edition out in time for spring launch so please – put pencil to paper, record a voice memo or tap out qwerty with your thumbs on your cell phone.

What:

Photos – need lots – higher resolution the better, RAW is OK.
biographies
project updates
race news
cruise journals
suggested routes
gear reviews
sailing tips
local history
club history
Short or long – a few sentances or multi issue serialization is ok.
good joke – long yarn?
surprise me!

When: Monday April 19th. (but keep sending stuff for the next issue!)
Format: Anything! Word doc, email, text file, scratching in the dirt
Where: see Submissions page for details