Coronavirus COVID-19 Update

Tuesday, December 15.  12:30PM

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that effective Wednesday, December 16, the City of Boston will return back to a modified Phase Two, Step Two of the Reopening Massachusetts plan.   

  • Under the revised order, CRI will remain open for youth 18 and under.  These programs include

    • Crew League Programs

    • Youth Competitive Programs

    • RowBoston Programs

  • The CRI Offices will remain open … no more than 3 staff in offices at a time.

  • The order will remain in effect for the next three weeks and CRI will provide updates and details by program as appropriate

 

GENERAL NOTE ABOUT HOURS OF OPERATION: 

There is no general admittance to CRI at this time.  For more information on boathouse availability email your coach or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

General Hours Of Operation, December 1 to March 22, 2021

Weekdays: 2pm to 8pm 

Weekends: 7am to 4pm

Hours are subject to change

 

Frequent Updates   General Info   What to Expect  Instructions on How to Get on the Water  Wellness Check  FAQ

Frecuent

We ask everyone to complete a Rower Wellness Check on the same day you plan to row at CRI.  

 

 For previous Covid-19 CRI Updates click here

General 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

WINTER 2020-21 Hours of Operation from November 30, 2020 to March 22, 2021: 2pm to 8pm Weekdays; 7am to 4pm Weekends.   

Somerville Sculling Pavillion: CLOSED until Spring 2021.  See you then!

Harry Parker Boathouse: 

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

 

SPRING 2021 - 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 on land or docks 

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

    • We expect our rowers to spend 10 minutes or less in any particular location on the grounds

  • 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 - please leave belongings in your car or at home that you wont take with you in the boat

    • You are not permitted to leave bags or personal items on the dock, on the grounds or in CRI buildings

    • You must bring shoes or footwear with you in the boat 

  • Items found on the grounds may be thrown out - there will be no lost and found

 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
  • No Gathering / Hanging Out 

wellnesscheck 

 

Complete a CRI Wellness Check prior to Every Row at CRI - Indoors or Outdoors

Prior to arriving, you will now need to complete an online wellness check at https://bit.ly/cri-wellness-check in order to gain access to the equipment and programs.  This applies all rowers and all staff.

2 Step Check-in at the new CRI Reception Tent

All CRI rowers and staff will now need to check in at the CRI Reception Area under the portico at the front entrance. Checking in is required for all accessing CRI equipment and programs. 

  •  Step I - Stop at the reception table. CRI staff will check you in by certifying you have completed the CRI Wellness Check prior to arrival

    • The CRI Wellness Check must be completed prior to gaining access to the grounds or equipment

    • We strongly recommend that you complete the wellness check prior to arrival

  • Step II - In an effort to support physical distancing CRI staff will monitor and control your access to the grounds, similar to entering a grocery store

    • It may be that you will be asked to wait until an area clears before entering the grounds - please be patient and kind

Equipment Locations

We have converted our shell trailers to outdoor storage. Single sculls are located in FOUR locations within easy walking distance of the docks Boats will now be stored/located among

  • The Somerville Pavillion
  • CRI Red Trailer
  • CRI Black Trailer
  • Racks in Eastern Boat Bay of the Harry Parker Boathouse
  • Tubby Rack (not moved)

Launching and Landing

You will launch from Docks 3 or 4 and return on Docks 1 or 2 

  • Reminder: Leave all your personal belongings in your car or keep them with you at all times. Do Not Leave anything on the docks - including shoes and footwear
  • Items left behind are subject to being thrown out. There will be no lost and found 

Para Launching and Landing 

  • Please launch and land between docks 2 and 3
  • Para rowers will be allowed to leave only those items and devices necessary for their personal mobility between dock 2 and 3 where they will not need to be moved or touched by anyone while they are on the water. This is intended for wheelchairs, canes, and prosthetics only

howtorow

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO ROW AT CRI

VIDEO INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT / LAUNCH AND LAND

At Home

For logbook scullers reserve your boat and rowing time in IRowNow and Complete the online CRI Wellness Check

 

After you Arrive

Put on your awesome mask

 

Go to the CRI Reception Table under the portico at the front entrance for the 2 Step Safety Control. 

 

When getting your oars

  • Wash, Rinse, Disinfect them on the gravel between the sculling pavillion and the water
  • Take them to a marked “parking space” on the Dock 3 or Dock 4

 

When getting your boat

  • Adjust, Wash, Rinse, Disinfect on the gravel between the sculling pavillion and the water
  • Move your boat to your “parking space” on the dock
  • Bring ALL your belongings with you 

 

LAUNCH from Docks 3 or 4

  • Reminder: Leave all your personal belongings in your car or keep them with you at all times. Do Not Leave anything on the docks - including shoes and footwear
  • Items left behind are subject to being thrown out. There will be no lost and found. 

 

Enjoy your Row!

 

RETURNING TO THE BOATHOUSE

Land on Docks 1 and 2 ONLY; Para rowers land between docks 2 and 3 

Bring your boat up the washing area and wash it next to the Harry Parker Boathouse

  • Wash, Rinse, Disinfect your boat 

Return your boat to its assigned rack by the end time of your reservation

  • Please do not impede the opportunity for others to row by returning your boat beyond your reservation time
  • Arriving on the dock or being in the process of washing/disinfecting at the time of your reservation ending time is not considerate of others 
  • “Hot seating” on the dock in any form for anyone is explicitly prohibited 

Return your oars

  • Wash, Rinse, Disinfect them on the gravel between the Harry Parker Boathouse and the water
  • Return them to the Sculling Pavillion

We are excited to begin rowing again and are happy to welcome you back to CRI, but please do not gather before or after your row. To accommodate others, we ask you to leave once you have completed your row. 

faqs

 FAQS

Q. What are CRI’s current hours of operation and what facilities are open? UPDATED DECEMBER 2020

A. Hours - Note:  Hours of operation reflect opening of in-person programs.  There is no general admittance to CRI at this time.  HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE SO CHECK WITH YOUR COACH

Weekdays: 2pm to 8pm 

Weekends: 7am to 4pm

Hours of Operation: 2pm to 8pm Weekdays; 7am to 4pm Weekends

Somerville Sculling Pavillion:CLOSED

Harry Parker Boathouse: 

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

  • A face mask that covers your nose and mouth to protect others and yourself 
  • A logbook or PBO reservation
  • A completed wellness check

 

Q. Will staff be onsite to help assist with boats?

A. The primary function of our staff is to enforce our safety certification process and control the number of people on the grounds at any one time. It is not to assist people with boats. Keeping with our tradition, please seek out a logbook partner to safely help you get your boat from its rack to the washing stations. If you need help or have questions, additional staff may be around the grounds to help. 

 

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
  • Maintaining 6 feet of distance between people
  • No gatherings 
  • Personal belongings should be kept within reach at all times. 
  • Failure by anyone - Logbooker, Private Boat Owner, Staff - 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.). 

 

Q. What if there’s a long line to row / I don’t want to wait in line to get my boat?

A. If you chose a popular time to row, there may be a line to get onto the grounds, similar to a grocery store. Be prepared!

  • If you don’t want to wait, chose a time that has fewer boat reservations (you can view the number of reservations in iRowNow)
  • Any delays in launching will will reduce your water time but not change the time when you must have your boat back on the rack ready for the rower
  • There is no opportunity to extend your reservation, get your money back or change the terms of the time you reserved to row
  • Cooperation, Patience and Resilience are the name of the game - be kind, be helpful and be safe