Our Beach

GHPOA Beach on Thirteenth Lake

Visiting Garnet Hill COVID Guidelines
A Reference for GHPOA Members and their Guests
June – September 2021

The Garnet Hill Property Owners Association board of directors has developed these guidelines for members and guests during the 2021 summer season. These rules are based on guidance issued by the CDC and New York State. Following these simple rules which are broadly in line with those developed last year will en-sure we can again all enjoy the Garnet Hill properties safely and with consideration for other homeowners and guests. As the summer progresses we may be able to update these guidelines, so please be sure to check any email communication you receive from the Garnet Hill POA in a timely manner so we can all stay up to date.

GHPOA Beach Covid Guidelines

Please observe the following practices which have been drafted in accordance with NY State guidelines for operating beaches during the Covid 19 pandemic.

• Visitors should continue to maintain 6 feet of distance between parties - in-cluding beach blankets and chairs; this applies to all areas, e.g. beach, boat ramp, parking areas etc.

• If sufficient space is not available on the beach to maintain this distancing we ask that you leave and return at a later time.

• Stay home if you are sick, or showing or feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, coughing, and/or trouble breathing.

• Follow guidance to maintain social distance including signage, distance markers.

• Unvaccinated visitors should wear a face covering when unable to maintain social distance outdoors;

• Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces that are often touched, such as the docks, notice boards, phone. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed by the swim dock and the picnic area.

• Use the docks only for getting in to or out of the water. Do not sit or lie on them.

• When using the swim platforms move on and off them quickly. Do not linger on them. They should not be used for sunbathing.

The following additional guidelines will apply specifically to the boat launch area:

• Move quickly into and out of the water with your craft. Do not linger at the bottom of the boat ramp. Move your craft to and from the storage area in a timely manner. Do not leave craft at the bottom of the boat ramp for a pro-longed period.

• The boat dock should only be used for getting into and out of your craft. Do not linger on the boat dock. The boat dock is not to be used for sitting on or sunbathing.

The beach attendants will be signing in residents and guests taking house infor-mation and phone contact numbers. We will be asking them to ensure these guide-lines are followed. Please assist them in doing their job. It is for the safety of all users of the beach.

Please ensure that these guidelines are distributed to all family members, guests and renters of your property.

Signage will be placed at various places around the waterfront to remind residents and guests of these guidelines. A PDF of these guidelines will be distributed to homeowners for their convenience in distributing to family and guests.

GHPOA Beach on Thirteenth Lake

Our private beach and private boat launch areas are on Thirteenth Lake. They are for the use of Homeowners and their guests and the guests of Garnet Hill Lodge. We hope you will relax on the beach, enjoy a picnic, swim, fish or paddle. The GHPOA private beach on Thirteenth Lake offers something for all of us. It is expected that everyone will follow the current Covid-19 guidelines.

Visiting Garnet Hill COVID Guidelines
A Reference for GHPOA Members and their Guests
June – September 2021

The Garnet Hill Property Owners Association board of directors has developed these guidelines for members and guests during the 2021 summer season. These rules are based on guidance issued by the CDC and New York State. Following these simple rules which are broadly in line with those developed last year will en-sure we can again all enjoy the Garnet Hill properties safely and with consideration for other homeowners and guests. As the summer progresses we may be able to update these guidelines, so please be sure to check any email communication you receive from the Garnet Hill POA in a timely manner so we can all stay up to date.

GHPOA Beach Covid Guidelines

Please observe the following practices which have been drafted in accordance with NY State guidelines for operating beaches during the Covid 19 pandemic.

• Visitors should continue to maintain 6 feet of distance between parties - in-cluding beach blankets and chairs; this applies to all areas, e.g. beach, boat ramp, parking areas etc.

• If sufficient space is not available on the beach to maintain this distancing we ask that you leave and return at a later time.

• Stay home if you are sick, or showing or feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, coughing, and/or trouble breathing.

• Follow guidance to maintain social distance including signage, distance markers.

• Unvaccinated visitors should wear a face covering when unable to maintain social distance outdoors;

• Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces that are often touched, such as the docks, notice boards, phone. Hand sanitizer dispensers will be placed by the swim dock and the picnic area.

• Use the docks only for getting in to or out of the water. Do not sit or lie on them.

• When using the swim platforms move on and off them quickly. Do not linger on them. They should not be used for sunbathing.

The following additional guidelines will apply specifically to the boat launch area:

• Move quickly into and out of the water with your craft. Do not linger at the bottom of the boat ramp. Move your craft to and from the storage area in a timely manner. Do not leave craft at the bottom of the boat ramp for a pro-longed period.

• The boat dock should only be used for getting into and out of your craft. Do not linger on the boat dock. The boat dock is not to be used for sitting on or sunbathing.

The beach attendants will be signing in residents and guests taking house infor-mation and phone contact numbers. We will be asking them to ensure these guide-lines are followed. Please assist them in doing their job. It is for the safety of all users of the beach.

Please ensure that these guidelines are distributed to all family members, guests and renters of your property.

Signage will be placed at various places around the waterfront to remind residents and guests of these guidelines. A PDF of these guidelines will be distributed to homeowners for their convenience in distributing to family and guests.