COVID-19 WEST KIRBYMARINE LAKESAFETY GUIDELINES

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Welcome

We want you to enjoy using West Kirby Marine Lake safely. We’re delighted to see you back on the water but we have made some important changes to minimise Coronavirus risks.Our changes reflect good social distancing practice and guidance from the Royal Yachting Association.Please follow the new arrangements and enjoy your visit.

Contents New rules for users Lake access Booking and arrival Car park - entry Rigging areaLakeAccident or injuryCar park - exit How to prevent COVID-19

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New rules for users1 The lake will be accessible to authorised licence holders only2 All 3 month licences must be pre-purchased online at sportbooking.wirral.gov.uk/JoinAtHome (select “membership” option) or by phone (*within office hours) on 0151 929 7707. Day tickets can only be purchased by phone (details above)3 Personal equipment is to be used by the individual user only, unless shared with members of the same household4 Junior users must be accompanied by an adult from the same household

Lake accessIn the initial period following the lake reopening, access is limited to our staff and lake licence holders only. No access to the site is permitted without a valid licence.

To access the lake a user must:• Not be in self-isolation• Not be displaying COVID-19 symptoms• Have paid for and booked a session in advance; booking on the day only (applies to all licence holders)• Be in receipt of a valid licence• NB a maximum of 50 users will be permitted at any one time: you may stay as long as you wish• Be able to adhere and abide by the guidance set out in this document; anyone not abiding by this guidance will be asked to leave the site

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Booking and arrival• Purchasing a licence in advance is compulsory; 3 month licences are available online at sportbooking.wirral.gov.uk/JoinAtHome (select “membership” option) or by telephone (*within office hours) on 0151 929 7707. Day licences can only be purchased by phone (details above)• All users will have to pre-pay• In addition to paying in advance, all users will also need to book attendance at a session. Sessions can only be booked by phone (*within office hours) on the day a user wishes to attend. This guarantees a carparking space. NB This is still mandatory for 3 month licence holders• We require all users to provide a phone number and email address to enable contact tracing• Water sports equipment should be washed before a user leaves home• Users should travel to West Kirby Marine Lake alone, or with a member of the same household• Observe social distancing, as per Government guidance, at all times• Onsite facilities including toilets and changing rooms are closed• On arrival please follow the access instructions (next page)

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Carpark – entry• Access to the carpark is limited to lake licence holders and centre staff only; one vehicle only per household• Please leave a space of at least one car length between queuing vehicles on approach to the entry barrier. Signage states that the carpark is for licence holders only and we’d like to avoid unauthorised vehicles becoming stuck in the queue• At the barrier – please sanitise your hands• Clean the padlock and keypad with an alcohol based wipe• Either use the padlock code provided or call centre staff on 0151 929 7707 to receive the code (office hours only)• Unlock the barrier and secure using the receiving post, drive through, close the barrier and lock the gate behind you. Adherence is essential if WSC is to safely manage the car park. Please do not permit the vehicle behind you to pass through the barrier - alert centre staff of any issues• Please carefully clean the padlock and keypad again and wipe all surfaces touched• Sanitise your hands• Centre staff will sanitise the padlock regularly throughout the day• Leave a minimum of 2m between vehicles on the carpark plus extra space to unload• Avoid all social gatherings at all times• Be aware of pedestrians, especially children, and dog walkers. Wirral Sailing Centre is not able to manage the flow of walkers in this area

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Rigging area• Observe social distancing and avoid group gatherings at all times• Leave a minimum of 2m between rigging mats and equipment, plus extra space to move around• Users must not move, touch or borrow another user’s equipment, unless from the same family. Double handed boats may only be used by members of a family group, those from a social bubble e.g. a single person and a friend, or by observing 2m or 1m plus with risk mitigation; please act responsibly• There are currently no litter bins on site; please take all litter home with you• Equipment, food, and drink must not be exchanged between users, unless members of the same household• Be aware of pedestrians, especially children, and dog walkers. Wirral Sailing Centre is not able to manage the flow of members of the public in this area

Lake• Lake licence holders launch at their own risk• Observe social distancing on the water• Know your limits e.g. wind strength & direction• Check your equipment thoroughly before going on the water• Be respectful of others on the water, at all times

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Accident or injury• Look out for each other• Maintain good communication• Essential first aid is only available in the boatyard when staff are on-site. Alert centre staff• In the event of an emergency call the emergency services on 999• Wirral Sailing Centre does not routinely provide safety cover to licence holders

Car park - exit• Sanitise your hands• Clean the padlock and keypad with an alcohol wipe• Unlock the entry barrier using the code and secure using the receiving post, drive through, and then close and lock the barrier behind you. Adherence is essential if WSC is to safely manage the car park. Please wipe the padlock and keypad and carefully wipe all surfaces touched• Ensure equipment is thoroughly cleaned after use upon return home

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How to prevent COVID-19• The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough or high temperature or a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)• If you have these symptoms, however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for at least 7 days from when your symptoms started (if you live alone), or 14 days (if you live with someone who has symptoms). You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999• Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water, particularly after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Use hand sanitiser if that’s all you have access to• To reduce the spread of germs when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or your sleeve (not your hands) if you don’t have a tissue, and throw the tissue in a bin immediately. Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitising gel• Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces using your regular cleaning products to reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people• Stay safe and we hope you enjoy your visit. Please be respectful of staff on site and adhere to safety measures that are in place. Any threatening behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated

Wirral Sailing Centre

Office Hours Monday 10.00 – 20.00Tuesday 10.00 – 20.00Wednesday 09.00 – 20.00Thursday 09.00 – 20.00Friday 09.00 – 20.00Saturday 09.00 – 20.00Sunday 10.00 – 20.00

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