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        <title>COVID-19 Requirements for Boaters Traveling to The Bahamas from Florida in 2020</title>
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The following order has been re-posted verbatim to prevent misinterpretation. For updated information, please visitnbsp;The Bahamas website.


COVID-19 RT-PCR TESTING WILL CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED AFTER JUNE 30. THERE IS NO END DATE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT AT THIS TIME.


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Below are the procedures currently required by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas for the entering the country. We will continue to add details as they are announced.


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REQUIREMENTS FOR BOATERS AND BAHAMAS MARINAS FOR 2020


REQUIREMENTS FOR BOATERS AND BAHAMAS MARINAS for 2020:




COVID-19 PCR Swab Testnbsp;results (not more than 10 days old) to be handed in upon arrival in The Bahamas to Customs amp; Immigration. This requirement will not end on July 1st.


Children under the age of two are not required to have the test.


Health form to fill out prior to travelnbsp;https://travel.gov.bs/nbsp;including uploading test results. Users will receive immediate automated response with travel name and approval. Print this response.


Customs amp; Immigration Forms ndash; fill out and print prior to arrival



Bahamas Customs Clearance Form


Bahamas Immigration Form


Maritime Declaration of Health


All forms can be found onnbsp;bahamasmarinas.com/enteringexiting-policies/






Have copies of ALL forms, copy of passport and test results to present to Customs amp; Immigration upon arrival in The Bahamas.


Marinas must be informed at least 48 hours prior to vesselrsquo;s arrival.




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Boaters Requirements once in The Bahamas




On arrival (having cleared at local ports of entry), anyone disembarking at a marina will be subject to potential additional screening mandated by Ministry of Health, such as taking of temperature.


While clearing Customs amp; Immigration, crew and passengers are required to wear a mask, covering the nose and mouth.


There are no restrictions for inter-island travel within The Bahamas. Domestic travel needs to be logged in atnbsp;https://travel.gov.bs/.




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What Our Boating Guests Can Expect at an ABM Member Marina:




Marina Facilities:




Hand sanitizing dispensers will be placed in restrooms and at an easily accessible location in the office area.


Frequently touched surfaces (e.g. doorknobs, handles, etc.) in offices and common areas will be wiped with a disinfecting agent at the start of the workday and in the afternoon.


Main office doors will be kept locked and managed to admit only those wearing masks.


Amenities like gym and exercise rooms, dining areas, laundry rooms, pool areas and other facilities must operate under strict observance of the Governmentrsquo;s guidelines for publicly occupied spaces.


Provisioning ndash; each marina will provide boaters with list of stores and restaurants that will deliver to the marina.




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Marina Personnel:




All marina personnel will wear masks, covering the mouth and nose.


Fuel Attendants will wear masks and gloves and may hand customers the fuel dispenser nozzle but should remain ashore. Customers are to remain onboard the vessel.


Office personnel will always wear masks and observe regular hand washing regimen.


Staff will maintain at least two metres /six feet distance between each other and guests.


Staff will isolate anyone who is coughing or sneezing until appropriate tests can be performed.




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Please note: International commercial flights will be available starting July 1, 2020. Private aviation is permitted starting June 15, 2020.


Requirements are part ofnbsp;Tourism Readiness amp; Recovery Plannbsp;from the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.nbsp; For more information visitnbsp;www.bahamas.com/Covid19Statementnbsp;andnbsp;www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening.


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        <title>COVID-19 Testing Available to Marinas for Boats Travelling from Florida to Bahamas</title>
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As you know, the Bahamas is currently requiring any boats travelling there to have anbsp;clean bill of health. Below is a resource who offers house calls to marinas and boats for COVID-19 testing.nbsp;The following info has been re-posted verbatim to prevent misinterpretation.nbsp;


Access offers both, the PCR,DNA (swab) test and the IgG amp; IgM Antibodies (blood) test.


Our COVID-19 Real Time RT-PCR,DNA (Swab) test is performed in our CLIA certified, CAP accredited High Complexity lab using the latest PCR instrumentation which is authorized by the FDA (EUA). This has a clinical specificity of 98 - 100. Results will be delivered within 24hrs. The cost per test is $159, however this is subject to change based on volume.


Our COVID-19 Antibodies IgG amp; IgM (Blood) tests are also performed in our state of the art facility using FDA authorized (EUA) instrumentation. The method used to perform this test is Chemiluminescense ImmunoAssay. This method provides a clinical sensitivity of 100 and a clinical specificity of 99.8. Results will be delivered within 24hrs. The cost per test is $150, however this is subject to change based on volume.


Our licensed medical professional will come to any desired location and draw the individualsrsquo; blood and/or swab them for testing.


I attached a link below that gives you more information on our testing.https://accessmedlab.com/covid19


If you have any other questions, or need additional information, please let me know. I look forward to serving you soon.


Best,


Brooke JohnsonClient Relations SpecialistDescription: Description: New AML Logo (Final)We donrsquo;t just deliver resultswe provide peace of mindtrade;


5151 Corporate WayJupiter, FL 33458Office: 866-720-8386 Ext: 136Text: 561-513-4334Facsimile: 866-610-2902www.accessmedlab.com
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Waterfront Way Foundation’s Inaugural Cruise For Kids Raises Twenty Thousand Dollars For Place Of Hope, In Lieu Of Five Fundraising Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19</title>
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Waterfront Way Foundationrsquo;s Inaugural Cruise For Kids Raises Twenty Thousand Dollars For Place Of Hope, In Lieu Of Five Fundraising Events Cancelled Due to COVID-19


[JUPITER, FLORIDA, June 10th, 2020] ndash;nbsp;Waterfront Way Foundation presented a check in the sum of $20,000 to Place of Hope this Tuesday from Waterfront Way Foundationrsquo;s ldquo;Cruise For Kidsrdquo; event in May of this year. This amount was then doubled by Place of Hopersquo;s Emergency Response Matching Fund to bring contributions to $40,000 in support of the non-profit organization.


Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Place of Hope was forced to cancel more than five fundraising events in 2020 to adhere to social distancing regulations, including the ldquo;Fish For Hope KDW Tournamentrdquo;, the ldquo;17th Annual Golf Invitational and Charity Dinnerrdquo;, their ldquo;Paradise Found Dinnerrdquo; at Adams Ranch, and their ldquo;Summertime Parties With A Purposerdquo; event. Fundraising events are vital to Place of Hopersquo;s budget throughout the year, as they currently protect and provide for 340 children in foster care throughout South Florida.


When Rob Thomson of Waterfront Way Foundation heard that Place of Hope had to cancel fundraisers, he and Joe Kelly, Vice President and co-founder of Waterfront Yacht Brokerage, stepped in to find a way to organize a fundraising event that followed social distancing guidelines, hence the ldquo;Cruise For Kidsrdquo; was born.


After two quick weeks of organization, planning, social media promotion, and word of mouth, on May 17th, 2020, over 200 people spread out on more than 50 boats arrived at Jupiter Inlet to show their support for Place of Hope. No registration was necessary, but boaters were encouraged to donate via text.





Led by 80rsquo; Viking ldquo;Fifty Shadesrdquo;, captained by Joe Kelly, the fleet of supporters including center consoles, sportfishing yachts, motoryachts, and catamarans cruised from Jupiter Lighthouse to Palm Beach Inlet via the intracoastal waterway. All participants followed appropriate social distancing and boating guidelines to raise awareness and funds that werenrsquo;t otherwise possible.


ldquo;Taking care of our communityrsquo;s most vulnerable requires all of our collective efforts,rdquo; stated Charles L. Bender III, Founding CEO and Board Member of Place of Hope. ldquo;We are so thankful for the leadership and generosity of Rob and the entire team at Waterfront Properties for always caring and helping.rdquo;


ldquo;I am very concerned about the monumental challenges under-resourced kids in our local area face,rdquo; expressed Rob Thomson, Owner of Waterfront Properties, Waterfront Yacht Brokerage, and Founder of Waterfront Way Foundation. ldquo;Place of Hope makes a genuine and tangible difference in the daily lives of so many children, and prepares them for a secure and bright future that every single one of them deserves. We feel privileged to be able to help them continue their phenomenal efforts.rdquo;





About Place of Hope


Place of Hope was ranked the 1 Nonprofit for Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services in the Nation bynbsp;Charity Navigatornbsp;andnbsp;one of the ldquo;11 Top-Rated Charities That Changed The World In 2014rdquo; by The Huffington Post.nbsp;It is a faith-based, state-licensed childrenrsquo;s organization that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety for domestic minor sexually trafficked victims;nbsp;transitional housing and support services; foster care recruitment and support; hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. For more information, visitnbsp;www.placeofhope.com.


About Waterfront Way Foundation


Waterfront Way Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Jupiter, Florida and founded by Rob Thomson, managing partner of Waterfront Properties amp; Club Communities and Waterfront Yacht Brokerage. Waterfront Way Foundationrsquo;s core purpose is to help people in our community experience and enjoy life in a better way, and to support various under-resourced individuals and organizations in the northern Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast communities.


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Contacts:





Rob Thomson, Waterfront Properties amp; Club Communities, Waterfront Way Foundation


561-346-1881


https://www.waterfront-properties.com/nbsp;


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Joe Kelly, Waterfront Yacht Brokerage


561-346-1881


http://www.waterfrontyachtbrokerage.com/


Jamie Bond, Place of Hope


JamieB@placeofhope.com


561-775-7195


https://www.placeofhope.com/



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