Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

 

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MOST RECENT UPDATE:   Sunday, January 16, 1:30pm

COVID Positive Test Result Reported

  • CRI was notified last evening (1.15.22) of a positive Covid test from a person who was last at the boathouse on the Thursday, January 13.
  • When at CRI, they remained masked while indoors.  They were asymptomatic at the boathouse and reported symptoms began on Saturday, January 15.
  • Potential close contacts of the individual are being reached by CRI.
  • Please see our guidelines to return to the Harry Parker Boathouse regarding Wellness, Close Contact and Positive Test Result Guidelines
  • We encourage our community to be vigilant and monitor for any symptoms and not return to CRI if you are feeling unwell with COVID symptoms. 

 

PREVIOUS UPDATES

Saturday, January 15. 2:00pm

2PM Update - COVID Positive Test Result Reported

  • CRI was notified today (1.15.22) of a positive Covid test from a person who was last at the boathouse on the Thursday, January 13.
  • When at CRI, they remained masked while indoors.  They were asymptomatic at the boathouse and reported symptoms began on Friday, January 14.
  • Potential close contacts of the individual are being reached by CRI.
  • Please see our guidelines to return to the Harry Parker Boathouse regarding Wellness, Close Contact and Positive Test Result Guidelines
  • We encourage our community to be vigilant and monitor for any symptoms and not return to CRI if you are feeling unwell with COVID symptoms. 

11AM Update - COVID Positive Test Result Reported

  • CRI was notified late yesterday (1.14.22) of a positive Covid test from a person who was last at the boathouse on the Wednesday, January 12.
  • When at CRI, they remained masked while indoors.  They were asymptomatic at the boathouse and reported symptoms began on Friday, January 14.
  • Potential close contacts of the individual have been reached by CRI.
  • Please see our guidelines to return to the Harry Parker Boathouse regarding Wellness, Close Contact and Positive Test Result Guidelines
  • We encourage our community to be vigilant and monitor for any symptoms and not return to CRI if you are feeling unwell with COVID symptoms. 

Thursday, January 13. 1:15pm

COVID Positive Test Result Reported

  • CRI was notified today (1.13.22) of a positive Covid test from a person who was last at the boathouse on the Wednesday, January 12.
  • When at CRI, they remained masked while indoors.  They were asymptomatic at the boathouse and remain asymptomatic.
  • Potential close contacts of the individual have been reached by CRI.
  • We encourage our community to be vigilant and monitor for any symptoms and not return to CRI if you are feeling unwell with COVID symptoms.
  • Please see our guidelines to return to the Harry Parker Boathouse regarding Wellness, Close Contact and Positive Test Result Guidelines

 

Monday, January 10. 4:00 PM

CRI has reopened.  Before you come to the boathouse, we encourage you to review our new guidelines as we balance the safety and wellbeing of our community with service to people through our programming.

The three components of our reopening plan are now in effect. They include:

  1. Affirm the CRI Wellness Check prior to entering to the Boathouse
  2. Follow all of CRI’s COVID guidelines and requirements
  3. We encourage everyone to get tested as often as personally practical

 

Tuesday, January 4, 9:30AM

CRI is planning to re-open Monday, January 10th for all regularly scheduled programs and access for those who have paid the 2022 facility fee. There are three components to our reopening plan scheduled to begin Monday January 10th.  They include:  

Step 1:  Pass the CRI Wellness Check:  We are not requiring people to complete the CRI Wellness Check but we are counting on our community to affirm the following three conditions before entering the Harry Parker Boathouse for programs.  

  • I have no signs or symptoms related to COVID-19

  • I have not had "close contact" with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 - See Below for CRI Close Contact Guidelines 

  • I have not been asked to self-isolate or quarantine by a doctor or a local public health official.

 

Step 2:  Follow All of CRI’s COVID Guidelines

Close Contact guidance for vaccinated people    

  •  Vaccinated people who are identified as a “close contact” of a Covid positive case must:

    • Stay away from CRI for 5 days following date of known exposure 

    • Obtain a negative test results no earlier than day 5 and before returning to CRI, or stay away from CRI for 10 days

    • Be symptom free of Covid 

  • No change to close contact policy for unvaccinated individuals

  • No change for those who test positive for COVID or are feeling unwell with Covid symptoms.  

 

CRI Positive Test Result Guidelines:

  • Vaccinated people who test positive for COVID must: 

    • Notify your coach immediately/at the first practical time of your result

    • Stay away from CRI for 10 days following date of positive test result 

    • Check with your doctor before returning to CRI

    • Be symptom free of Covid before returning to CRI 

 

CRI Vaccination Requiremen

For Participants Registered in any Winter Program at CRI

  • Between Monday Jan 10 and prior returning to the boathouse for programming - we ask that our registered winter participants to affirm proof of vaccination with your coach:

    • Coaches must affirm proof of vaccination for each individual registered for winter programs - please help them by sharing your vaccination status when asked.

    • This is a one-time check for registered participants in our programs - once participants have affirmed their proof of vaccination, they will not need to reaffirm proof of vaccination until/unless the same is required for spring programs.

    • For a list of what may be shown as proof of vaccination, see this page. 

    • Please do not share paper or electronic copies of your vaccination card with CRI.

For individual participants, volunteers and/or visitors to the Boathouse

  • For individual participants, visitors, or anyone else entering the boathouse for longer than a quick visit, proof of vaccination will be required upon entrance for every visit.

  • Please be prepared to share your proof of vaccination and government issued ID to a member of our front desk staff.

  • For those who are making a “quick visit'' (e.g., package/mail dropoff, first floor bathroom visit), the City of Boston guidance currently indicates that these visits do not require proof of vaccination for entrance, however masking continues to be required in order to enter the building.

 

Step 3:  CRI encourages everyone planning to return to the boathouse to get tested for Covid-19

Staff and participants alike are strongly encouraged to get tested for Covid as frequently as personalloy practical. Even if you are feeling fine or did not travel over the holiday, getting tested helps protect you and our community.

  

For previous Covid-19 CRI Updates click here

General 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION  

WINTER 2022 Hours of Operation, as of January 10, 2022: 5am to 8pm Weekdays; 5am to 4pm Weekends.   

Somerville Sculling Pavillion: CLOSED 

Harry Parker Boathouse:

  • First floor bathrooms: OPEN
  •  Docks:  CLOSED 
  •  Front Desk: LIMITED OPEN
  •  2nd Floor Bathrooms:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Showers: OPEN
  •  Weight Room:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Community Room / Ergs:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Row Studio: LIMITED OPEN
  •  Admin Offices:  LIMITED OPEN
  •  Coaches Offices: LIMITED OPEN

 

 Mandatory Health and Safety Measures for All Rowers/Scullers: 

  • Masks must be worn over mouth and nose, at all times, while on land and on the docks

    • You must bring your own mask - CRI will not provide or sell masks

    • Anyone who chooses not to wear a mask may lose the privilege to return to CRI

  • No gatherings allowed at anytime indoors 

    • Please be mindful of time spent at hand and equipment washing stations

  • Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet as frequently as possible 

All Financial Transactions / Payments must be done online only

  • The front desk is closed and no financial transactions may be conducted in the reception tent

Bike Storage

  • Bikes may be parked & locked only at the rack in the parking lot. The rack on the Grounds is closed 

Personal Storage

  • There is no storage available anywhere at CRI overnight- please leave belongings in your car or at home that you wont need at the boathouse for training

    • You are not permitted to leave bags or personal items in locker rooms and posted racks inside

 

 what to expect

  

WHAT TO EXPECT

Follow basic health and safety measures at all times

  • Wear a mask at all times on the grounds and on the docks
  • Maintain appropriate physical distance from all other people
  • Wash your hands or disinfect them frequently
  • No Gathering / Hanging Out 

 

faqs

 FAQS

Q. What are CRI’s current hours of operation and what facilities are open? UPDATED JANUARY 10, 2022

A. Hours - Hours of operation reflect opening of in-person programs.  HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO CHECK WITH YOUR COACH

WINTER 2022 Hours of Operation, as of January 10, 2022: 5am to 8pm Weekdays; 5am to 4pm Weekends.   

  • Somerville Sculling Pavillion: CLOSED 

    Harry Parker Boathouse:

    • First floor bathrooms: OPEN
    •  Docks:  CLOSED 
    •  Front Desk: LIMITED OPEN
    •  2nd Floor Bathrooms:  LIMITED OPEN
    •  Showers: OPEN
    •  Weight Room:  LIMITED OPEN
    •  Community Room / Ergs:  LIMITED OPEN
    •  Row Studio: LIMITED OPEN
    •  Admin Offices:  LIMITED OPEN
    •  Coaches Offices: LIMITED OPEN

 

Mandatory Health and Safety Measures for All Rowing Activities

Q. What is required to row at CRI?

A.

Q. What if someone else is not following the safety procedures?

A. Kindly remind them of our expectations to keep each other safe. Should you feel there is a need, feel free to share with an on-site staff member. At a minimum the following should always be followed

  • Wearing a face mask at all times on the grounds and when rowing in 2x, 4x and bow coxed 4+
  • Maintaining 6 feet of distance between people
  • No gatherings 
  • Personal belongings should be kept within reach at all times. 
  • Failure by anyone to follow safety protocols may result in restricted future access to CRI for an indeterminate length

If you need any help or find your community member non-compliant, please contact a member of the staff on site, the logbook captains, or any staff member including Executive Director, Ted Benford (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).