ISPA Japan guidelines for countermeasures against novel coronavirus(updated March 2021)
ISPA Japan will define the countermeasure and prevention against novel coronavirus
based on the government's policy, which was defined through the national expert
committee. All the activities and courses will follow in principle the guideline defined by
the local entities (e.g. prefecture). In the case, where the decision to hold an event orcourse, ISPA Japan will consult with the sports or health department of the prefecture
where the venue or facility is located.
1. The known infectious pathways of novel coronaviruses
The new coronavirus is known to be transmitted by the following three routes.
＊Droplet transmission (infection through coughing, sneezing, or talking)Droplets of saliva or nasal secretion spread into air upon coughing or sneezing. The
infection occurs by inhaling these droplets if virus is present. The transmission of
disease can also occur through conversation. In the absence of wind, droplets can only
travel a maximum of 1.5 meters. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a distance of about 2meters. If there is wind, or while the person is on the move, it has been reported thatthe droplets can travel more than 10 meters.
＊Contact infection (transmission through hands)
The virus can enter the body by touching the mouth, nose, or food with the hand thattouched a place where the virus has been discharged by coughing, sneezing, or talking.
The virus can live on the surface of an object for up to several days. The outer surfaceof the mask you are wearing may have viruses that other people have shed. The inside
the mask may have viruses that you have shed. To prevent contact infections, properhand washing or disinfection is necessary after touching potentially contaminatedareas and before touching the eyes, nose, mouth, or food.
＊Aerosol infection (infection by droplets of very small particles suspended in the air)If viruses released by coughing, sneezing, or talking are of very small particles, it may
not fall to the ground but continue to drift in the air. In this case, the virus can reach far.
However, if you are not in an enclosed space, the floating virus will spread and lose its
infectivity. Aerosol transmission of coronaviruses can be prevented outdoor or evenindoor with adequate ventilation.

Infection risks for sailing activities
Since sailing is essentially outdoor activities, and continuously at sea with windcurrents, the possibility of developing environment suitable for virus transmission isconsidered to be low compared to other leisure activities. Therefore, the main
countermeasures are to be taken before the arrival to the event or course, and on land.
However, in many boats, except for single-hand, it is not possible to keep a distance ofmore than 2 meters between passengers; it is necessary to stay cautionary even during
sailing.
The following are the NPO's novel coronavirus countermeasure guidelines
2. Key points when organizing and conducting events and courses(1) Participants must comply to the guideline defined by ISPA Japan.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we will have right to cancel or denyparticipation in events and courses for those who fail to comply the guideline evenduring the event / course. Following is the measures that are defined by theorganization:① The participant must voluntarily suspend the participation if any of the following
applies (to be checked on the day of the event or course):ⅰ The participant is not feeling well (e.g. symptoms such as fever, cough, sorethroat, etc.)
ⅱ If there is a family member or close acquaintance that you are in frequentcontact is suspected to be infected by novel coronavirus
ⅲ If participant has traveled to a country or region that requires entry restrictions ora post-arrival quarantine period by the government or has had contact with aresident of such a country or region within the past 14 days
② Participant to bring own mask (mask is mandatory when not sailing in particular onland such as at the registration desk or changing clothes, or when having aconversation).
③ Frequent hand wash and use of alcohol or other hand sanitizer.
③ Maintain a social distance from other participants and staff. (ideally more than 2
meters except for those need assistance / guide)④ Restricted to talk loudly during the event or course.
⑤ To strictly follow other novel coronavirus guidelines and instructions defined byISPA Japan.

⑥ If participant develops a new coronavirus infection within the two weeks of theevent / course, promptly report to ISPA Japan with the information of close contacts.
(2) Points to be noted at the registration desk on the day of the event
ISPA Japan, after prior consultation with the facility manager, will take the following
precautions at the time of registration on the day of the event or course.
① Hand sanitizer to be located at the reception desk
② People with fever or even mild symptoms such as cough or sore throat will be asked
not to enter (people with fever may be identified by thermometers and restricted fromentering)③ If close-contact is unavoidable, the area will be separated using acrylic panels,
transparent vinyl curtains, etc.
④ Set up guides for the participants to keep their distance from each other⑤ Staff at the reception desk must wear a mask
⑥ Electronic reception using the internet and smart phones will be further promoted tominimize physical contact at the registration desk (e.g. form filling and payment)⑦ Promote to complete the registration prior to the event to avoid congestion near thereception desk
(3) Actions to be taken for the event and the participants (including staffmembers)a. Confirmation of health status through documents, temperature and condition
check on the day of the event① On the day of the event or course, participants will be asked to prepare and submit
a document that includes the following items (including items (2) and (3) of thissection).
ⅰ Nameⅱ Ageⅲ Address
ⅳ Contact information (phone number)※Regarding personal information, please refer to ISPA Japan privacy policy.
※The above information will be kept at the ISPA Japan office for two months fromthe day of the event or course.
② The temperature will be checked on the day of the event or course.

③ Whether following symptoms were observed during the two weeks prior to the eventor course will be confirmed:
ⅰ Fever above normal temperatureⅱ Symptoms of a cold, such as cough, sore throat, or abnormal sense of smell
or tasteⅲ Feeling fatigued (malaise), tiredness, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), etc.
ⅳ Close contact with a person who has tested positive for novel coronavirus
infectionⅴ Novel coronavirus infection among family members or close acquaintances
living together
ⅵ Whether or not the patient has traveled or contacted those who traveled froma country or region where the government has restricted entry or required aquarantine period within the past 14 days
b. Mask and towel
Participants are requested to prepare their own masks and towels in principle. The useof mask is mandatory. A towel is to be used after washing hands, etc.
c. Before and after participating in events and courses
Participants are requested to avoid the crowded area and to keep themselves safe as
much as possible during and after the event or course (e.g. wear mask duringconversation).

(4) Preparation and things to taken into consideration by ISPA JapanISPA Japan will consult the facility manager in advance to make preparations and takeother necessary measures.
a. Lodging and transportation
ISPA- Japan will provide information as much as possible to avoid the congested andcrowded area.
b. Cabin and accommodation
The risk of infection is considered to be relatively high inside the cabin andaccommodation area. The following considerations will be taken into account for cabin,accommodation area and the reception / convocation area

(1) Allow sufficient space and avoid close quarters with other participants(2) If it is difficult to provide sufficient space, the number of occupancy per room will
be regulated(3) Disinfect frequently all the areas, such as deck, cockpit, cabins, that may beoccupied by multiple participants. The objects (helm, winches, handles, door
knobs, locker handles, tables, chairs, etc.) that are used by multiple participants
will also be disinfected regularly(4) The ventilation system will be always turned on and small windows will be
opened to ensure air ventilationc. Toilet and hand washing area
Washrooms (toilets) are considered to have a relatively high risk of infection. They will
be managed with the following considerations. To ensure that participants can wash
their hands frequently during the event or course, hand-washing area will also be
secured:(1) Doorknobs, levers of flush toilets, and other area that is likely to be often used,will be frequently disinfected(2) Prepare a sign indicating to close the lid of the toilet when flushing(3) Soap will be available at hand-washing stations(4) Participants are requested to bring their own towels(5) If hand washing is difficult, hand sanitizer will be preparedd. Provision of food and drink
In principle, participants are expected to prepare their own food and drink. In the eventor course where food and drinks are provided to participants, the preventive measure will
be taken in account; food and drink are distributed individually. Sharing of food and drink
will be strictly prohibited.
Masks and food waste with liquid, saliva, and contaminant will be placed in a plastic bag,sealed, and tied. Staff equipped with masks and gloves will collect the garbage. Hands
will be ensured to be sanitized by soap or disinfectant after wastes are collected.
e. Other considerations
In the event that a participant develops a novel coronavirus infection after completing anevent or a course organized by ISPA Japan, the actions will be undertaken with
consultation of the local government’s health department.