UPDATE ON THE HALIFAX WATER SITUATION:  BBYC IS GOING AHEAD WITH ARK

Thursday evening update:

BBYC is going ahead with ARK and Halifax Water is currently still recommending the previously noted actions be taken if sailing.  In consultation with SailNS, we currently believe the situation will be back to normal Friday afternoon.  BBYC has water hoses that will be available to sailors for rinsing when they are done for the day and we will be providing hand sanitizer to all boats.

If you have further questions please do not hesitate to reach out via ark@bbyc.ca.

Previous Updates:

Thursday afternoon: 

Halifax Water, in consultation with NS Environment and Climate Change, is recommending the following for indirect contact/sailing activities:

• If hands or arms come into contact with water, wash with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR); especially before consuming food.
• Wash clothes after sailing.
• Shower after swimming and after sailing.
• Use clean beach towels to reduce the degree of sand contact (not sure if this is applicable to sailing)
• Avoid swallowing water, regardless of the water quality;
• Avoid swimming when you have open sores or wounds; when sailing, cover any open wounds or sores.

If you have further questions do not hesitate to reach out.

Thursday morning: It is likely the situation will be resolved and and sailing in the Harbour can resume starting Friday.  We currently expect to be able to host ARK this weekend as planned and are working to keep everyone updated via communication with SailNS.  Please check here for any additional updates.

BBYC is holding the ARK Regatta on July 23rd and 24th.

The following classes are included:

• ILCA 7 (Laser Full Rig)
• ILCA 6 (Laser 4.7)
• ILCA 4 (Laser Radial)
• Club 420
• Club 420 Green
• Provincial Under 15
• Optimist
• Optimist Green

Classes must have 4 paid registrants by end of day July 18th

Registration

Early registration ends by midnight on July 14th.  The deadline for all registrations to be complete, including the receipt of the required documents, is 5 PM on Friday July 22nd.  Competitors must register online as registration will not be in person; there are no exceptions to this.  Registration for competitors can be completed here.

Coaches must also register online here as well as send in a signed Coaches' Code of Conduct that can be found below.

As part of registration competitors are required to provide proof of age (photo or scan of government issued ID, health card, or passport) and a waiver.  For any competitors under the age of 18, this waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.  These documents can be sent to ARK@bbyc.ca.

Registration is not complete without the above-listed documents.