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ANNOUNCEMENT FROM VILAMOURA SAILING | 16 APRIL

16 Apr 2021

Dear Sailors, Coaches, and Team Managers,


Following the steps taken by the Portuguese Government since January, the COVID 19 pandemic in Portugal is slowing down very fast, being Portugal now among the lowest infected rate countries in Europe.

 

In the region of Loulé, where Vilamoura is, the number of daily positive cases is in average below 4 persons, and the region is now Low-risk level.


Only specific Hospitals in the Region of Loulé are attending Covid19 cases, all other hospitals are working as Non-Covid19, and the services are fully active.


Vilamoura Sailing as set an agreement with the Hospital of Loulé (private) and a fast track has been created to all Vilamoura Sailing athletes, coaches and team managers using the “VilamouraSailing2021” code.

We have now in Vilamoura Sailing Center over 400 Sailors from 36 Nations sailing with us and preparing for the upcoming International events.

 

As per the Government Decree 6/2021 of 3rd April 2021, high-performance outdoor sports practice (sailing included) and high-performance sport events (without spectators) are allowed.

 

Of course, all the activities SHALL comply with the strictest public health requirements and respect for everyone

involved.

 

Steps have been taken to ensure everyone’s safety. So, we kindly ask you to follow these steps:

 

● The use of facial masks indoors is mandatory in the Vilamoura Sailing facilities.

● Keep social distancing of a minimum of 2 meters.

● Briefings will be done via digital platforms.

● A Digital Notice Board will be available, where all the event information will be uploaded, results, jury, timetables,

etc.

● We will create WhatsApp groups with all coaches to facilitate speedy information.

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