Dear Members and Friends of YPRC,
I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. In order to be in compliance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order entitled New York State on PAUSE we closed the Alexander Street Boathouse until further notice. Since then the City of Yonkers closed the JFK Marina and closed the roadway preventing any vehicular access.
On April 19, 2020 NYS Department of Economic Development d/b/a Empire State Development (“ESD”) issued guidance regarding Governor Cuomo's Executive Order . ESD expanded the definition of “essential businesses” to include marinas and boatyards where they adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization protocols. The guidance further permits personal use or operation of "boats or other watercraft." In response to this guidance, the Health Committee of YPRC met and recommended that the Alexander Street boathouse be opened in stages subject to the protocols set forth below. The Board of Directors approved the Committee’s recommendation and the protocols below.
Effective May 1, 2020 members who own their own boats and who possess the requisite equipment, gear and skills to participate in Spring ( cold water ) Paddling will be permitted access to the boathouse subject to the following:
PROTOCOL FOR UTILIZING THE BOATHOUSE (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020)
1. Only kayakers who possess the requisite equipment and skills to engage in Spring Paddling and the skill to launch their boat from the waterfront of Habirshir Park will be permitted access to the boathouse.
2 Group access will be limited to a maximum of four people at a time.
3. All paddlers, upon arrival, must wash their hands with soap and water at either the exterior sink on the south side of the boathouse or in the porta potty which has a sink with running water on the north side of the boathouse. As per CDC guidelines hand washing with soap should be done for 20 seconds.
4. Spray bottles with a bleach solution will be located by the doors to the boathouse. The first one in and the last one out is directed to spray the handles and knobs on any of the doors through which the kayakers intend to enter or had entered the boathouse.
5. Paddlers must utilize appropriate clothing for cold water paddling.
6. Paddlers must bring and use their own paddling equipment. Club paddles, spray skirts, two- way radios and rescue kits may not be used.
7. Paddlers may not leave any gear anywhere in the boathouse after they complete the paddle.
8. While at the boathouse everyone must adhere to all state, county and municipal requirements in place regarding social distancing and face covering in public.
Signage setting forth these protocols will be posted at the boathouse. Any member who thinks he or she has the requisite skills and equipment for Spring Paddling should contact the House Captain, Jack Gilman at hudsonsb@yahoo.com so that his or her name can be included on the list of Spring Paddlers.
The Health Committee will continue to monitor all pertinent State, County and Municipal regulations regarding permissible public activities in conjunction with the public safety assessments set forth by the health experts. We will advise you when it will be permitted and safe to increase access to and the activities at the boathouse. All previously scheduled club activities and events are currently being held in abeyance.
Please stay safe and continue to heed the directives regarding staying at home, washing your hands , covering your face while in public and maintaining social distancing. Even though we are staying apart during these difficult days to stem the spread of the COVID 19 virus, at YPRC we remain a family with close ties . Let’s check in on each other when we can. These bonds will get us through this.
Regards,
Kevin Horbatiuk
Commodore
I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. In order to be in compliance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order entitled New York State on PAUSE we closed the Alexander Street Boathouse until further notice. Since then the City of Yonkers closed the JFK Marina and closed the roadway preventing any vehicular access.
On April 19, 2020 NYS Department of Economic Development d/b/a Empire State Development (“ESD”) issued guidance regarding Governor Cuomo's Executive Order . ESD expanded the definition of “essential businesses” to include marinas and boatyards where they adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization protocols. The guidance further permits personal use or operation of "boats or other watercraft." In response to this guidance, the Health Committee of YPRC met and recommended that the Alexander Street boathouse be opened in stages subject to the protocols set forth below. The Board of Directors approved the Committee’s recommendation and the protocols below.
Effective May 1, 2020 members who own their own boats and who possess the requisite equipment, gear and skills to participate in Spring ( cold water ) Paddling will be permitted access to the boathouse subject to the following:
PROTOCOL FOR UTILIZING THE BOATHOUSE (EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2020)
1. Only kayakers who possess the requisite equipment and skills to engage in Spring Paddling and the skill to launch their boat from the waterfront of Habirshir Park will be permitted access to the boathouse.
2 Group access will be limited to a maximum of four people at a time.
3. All paddlers, upon arrival, must wash their hands with soap and water at either the exterior sink on the south side of the boathouse or in the porta potty which has a sink with running water on the north side of the boathouse. As per CDC guidelines hand washing with soap should be done for 20 seconds.
4. Spray bottles with a bleach solution will be located by the doors to the boathouse. The first one in and the last one out is directed to spray the handles and knobs on any of the doors through which the kayakers intend to enter or had entered the boathouse.
5. Paddlers must utilize appropriate clothing for cold water paddling.
6. Paddlers must bring and use their own paddling equipment. Club paddles, spray skirts, two- way radios and rescue kits may not be used.
7. Paddlers may not leave any gear anywhere in the boathouse after they complete the paddle.
8. While at the boathouse everyone must adhere to all state, county and municipal requirements in place regarding social distancing and face covering in public.
Signage setting forth these protocols will be posted at the boathouse. Any member who thinks he or she has the requisite skills and equipment for Spring Paddling should contact the House Captain, Jack Gilman at hudsonsb@yahoo.com so that his or her name can be included on the list of Spring Paddlers.
The Health Committee will continue to monitor all pertinent State, County and Municipal regulations regarding permissible public activities in conjunction with the public safety assessments set forth by the health experts. We will advise you when it will be permitted and safe to increase access to and the activities at the boathouse. All previously scheduled club activities and events are currently being held in abeyance.
Please stay safe and continue to heed the directives regarding staying at home, washing your hands , covering your face while in public and maintaining social distancing. Even though we are staying apart during these difficult days to stem the spread of the COVID 19 virus, at YPRC we remain a family with close ties . Let’s check in on each other when we can. These bonds will get us through this.
Regards,
Kevin Horbatiuk
Commodore
