Covid-19 Protocol

 

Blue Water Ventures Protocol Concerning Coronavirus~ COVID-19

For all Local Scheduled and Private Tours

Protocol for each school and  youth group  will be discussed with teachers or youth leaders prior to our adventure. Our  Summer camp protocol is outlined below.

Updated June 10th 2021, please check back June 20th 2021, for Updates

We are committed to the health and well being of our guests and crew. We continue to monitor the evolving situation regarding the Coronavirus by reviewing updates put forth by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Monterey and Santa Cruz County Health Departments.

For questions regarding our multi-day trips, please email Kim Powell at: bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com

Our kayaking, hiking and snorkeling  tours typically meet in the open fresh air, never indoors.

In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we  follow these protocols, see below.

Protocol for Sanitation

We sterilize our kayak paddle shafts before each use with a spray disinfectant solution

We rinse our PFDs and spray skirts  after use and air dry using the sun’s ultraviolet light.

Fully Vaccinated customers may decide to not  wear a face mask based on the latest updates by the CDC regarding face masks and the COVID-19 virus.  We fully support anyone’s choice to wear a face mask.  Our guides will not ask if you have been vaccinated for the COVID-19 Virus.  At this time, many people choose to  wear face masks  and usually lower them once on the water.

Our tandem boats measure a few inches shy of six feet from cockpit seat to cockpit seat (Amaruks are 5’10” and Looskha T’s are 5’8″) Once seated, you are not facing your kayaking partner.

Our kayaking tours are often less than 12 people. For most larger groups, you will be assigned a guide with a ratio of 10 clients to one guide. You may paddle with a friend or family member or we will assign you a kayaking partner.

When we raft up together, our customers may choose to use their  face mask while we share information. You may also choose to remain on the outside of our raft of kayaks,  but close enough to hear our guides.

Protocol for Screening our Clients and Guides

 We reserve the right to refuse anyone on the morning of the trip who appears sick with a cough, shortness of breathe, fever, etc. We will offer them a credit for a future booking. Please don’t arrive sick.

Please email us to discuss options for rescheduling.

If a guest or guide develops flu-like symptoms (a fever, cough, sort throat  and/or shortness of breath) within 10 days prior to a scheduled trip, we ask that you don’t join our tour. If your temperature is above 100, please do not join us. You may reschedule.

Please remember proper trip hygiene such as coughing into a bent elbow, use of hand sanitizer, a reminder to not touch your face and to dunk hands into sea water as needed for rinsing while on the water.

Protocol for Loon Lake Summer Camp

Updates are based on CDC recommendations for Camps where not everyone is fully vaccinated. Scroll down to Section 4

  While kayaking or in the water, masks will not be worn.   Campers will be asked to wear a “buff”  around their necks while in the water, which can serve as a quick face covering as needed. During kayak rescue practice, buffs will cover the face of the rescuer as  campers work together during a rescue and will be closely monitored. While submerged in the water, masks will not be worn as recommended by the CDC.

During our day hikes,  masks or buffs will be worn during parts of our day.  We will provide designated times through out  the day for “masks breaks”, where campers are at least 3 feet apart and masks lowered. During meal time, campers will be spaced 6 feet apart, masks lowered while eating. Masks will be worn when serving food or lining up at meal time.

We will have mandatory hand washing throughout the day, before meals and after the use of bathrooms. Several hand sanitizer  stations will be conveniently  located throughout camp. Any camper that does not follow our protocol will be asked to leave and parents will be called to pick up their child.

A COVID-19 test will be required within 72 hours  prior to camp. If a child tests positive and can not attend, no refunds will be given. However, we highly recommend  Travel Insurance, that will  protect your investment, especially in the  COVID-19 era. For a 12 year old, The World Wide Protector Plan which has the “cancel for any reason” add on feature is only $103. Please  Follow the link above or consider  other travel insurance companies. We realize  insurance is an added costs. However,  if you search around for overnight camps in California, our program costs are very reasonable and travel insurance is an affordable tool to protect your investment.

Protocol for Marine Extreme Coastal Exploration  Summer Camp

While kayaking or in the water, masks will not be worn.   Campers will be asked to wear a “buff”  around their necks while in the water, which can serve as a quick face covering as needed. During kayak rescue practice, buffs will cover the face of the rescuer as  campers work together during a rescue and will be closely monitored. While submerged in the water, masks will not be worn as recommended by the CDC.

While hiking,  masks or buffs will be worn during parts of our hike.  We will provide designated times through out  the day for “masks breaks”, where campers are at least 3 feet apart and masks lowered. During lunch,  campers will be spaced 6 feet apart, masks lowered while eating.

STAY EDUCATED REGARDING COVID-19

For More information, Please visit the Center for Disease Control at CDC

Ultimately, we want everyone to remain safe and healthy. Lets work together to make this happen.

Until the Sea Otter pops up to greet us!