Weather and Air Quality Policy
Updated:
Jan 31, 2025
Inclement Weather
Weather conditions such as high winds, lightning, etc may limit our ability to go out on the water. When this occurs we continue our programming on land or, if appropriate, indoors. We do not issue refunds for inclement weather.
Air Quality
When appropriate, we monitor current and forecast Air Quality Index (AQI) using sources for our area such as the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) AirNow.
AQI Levels and Program Modification / Cancellation
AQI 101-150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups): Activities may be modified or limited, especially for sailors with respiratory issues or other health conditions.
AQI 151-200 (Unhealthy): If the AQI remains above 150 for four consecutive hours, programs will be canceled for the remainder of the day to protect the health of all participants.
AQI 201+ (Very Unhealthy): If the AQI reaches 200 at any point during the day, the program will be canceled immediately for the day. Parents/guardians (for youth programs) will be notified as soon as possible to arrange for prompt pickup of their children.
Notification Process
In the event of a program cancellation due to poor air quality, we will notify participants or parents/guardians via email, text message, and/or phone call. We will also post updates on our website and social media platforms.
Proactive Measures
On days where the AQI is forecasted to be close to or exceed 150, we will prepare for potential modifications or cancellations by communicating with participants or parents/guardians in advance.
Refunds and Rescheduling
If we cancel a program due to air quality, we will issue a prorated program credit for each day of programming missed after the first day. Example: smoke causes us to cancel 2 days of a summer camp; we issue a program credit for 1 day). The credit is valid for 12 months toward any of our programs. Alternatively, the credit may be donated back to CYC Community Sailing Center and a donation receipt will be provided.
