2020 News Posts

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, we here at Loch Low-Minn are doing everything we can to keep our guests and employees safe while continuing to meet everyone's diving needs to the best of our abilities. Since opening in May and operating within the guidelines set by the state of Tennessee on outdoor activities and open-air facilities, we are happy to share that we have had zero reports of any illnesses or accidents. With this in mind, we are adjusting our temporary pandemic rules as follows:

• We are rescinding "by appointment only" restrictions and returning to the normal hours of operation 9am - 6 pm (Doors close at 4pm). We still encourage larger groups of four or more, including dive school classes, to call ahead and let us know the number of people attending, so that we can reserve tables.
• First time guests must download, print, and fill out all applicable forms and waivers ahead of time and provide them during sign-in.
• We still have a limit on non-diving companions in order to reduce group size and risk. Only parents of minors will be allowed to supervise.
• Office restroom are reserved for Loch Low-Minn staff only. Guests should use portable toilets available at the diving area.
• We will once again offer rentals of wetsuits, BCDs, gloves, hoods, boots, masks, and fins, as well as tanks and weights. We will thoroughly disinfect the equipment before renting it out. We will also continue offering air and Nitrox fills for personal tanks. However, due to health concerns, we will not offer rentals of any snorkels or regulators at this time.

We continue to encourage our guests to respect the health and wellness of our staff and their fellow divers by:

• Following social distancing guidelines and not coming closer than 6ft to each other and staff while not underwater.
• Restricting physical contact and sharing of equipment.
• Wearing face masks, if available, while not underwater.
• Checking your temperature prior to your visit and canceling your trip in case of a fever or other symptoms.

Please follow us on Facebook and visit this website frequently to keep up to date with the latest announcements and changes.

Sincerely,
Loch Low-Minn Staff

We are happy to announce the opening of the 2020 diving season staring Saturday, May 2nd!

Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, our usual routine will be affected. Please read the message below and familiarize yourself with the new rules, which will be in effect for the duration of the pandemic:

We at Loch Low-Minn are taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously and are doing everything we can to keep our guests and employees safe while we strive to continue meeting everyone's diving needs to the best of our abilities.

While we feel that we can safely operate within the restrictions set by the state of TN on outdoor activities and open-air facilities, we will be taking the following precautions until the threat of COVID-19 has lifted:

• Divers must bring their own suits and equipment, as we will not offer any rentals except tanks and weights. Air and Nitrox fills for personal tanks will still be available.
• There will be a limit on the number of people allowed on the premises at any given time based on table availability and safe distancing precautions
• Entry to the resort will be by appointment only. Appointments will be set up on a first-call first-serve basis. Pleasecontact us by phone/text orFacebook message at least one day in advance of your dive to schedule an appointment.
• Non-diving companions will not be able to visit in order to reduce group size and risk.
• First time guests must fill out all applicableforms and waivers online and email them toinfo@lochlow-minn.com before your appointment.
• Entry to the office building will be limited to Loch Low-Minn staff only.

We also encourage our guests to respect the health and wellness of our staff and their fellow divers by:

• Following social distancing guidelines and not coming closer than 6ft to each other and staff while not underwater.
• Restricting physical contact and sharing of equipment.
• Wearing face masks, if available, while not underwater.
• Checking your temperature prior to your appointment and canceling your appointment in case of a fever or other symptoms.

We apologize for the inconvenience that these temporary new rules may cause, but our number one goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy. We appreciate your understanding.

Please follow us onFacebook and visit this website frequently to keep up to date with the latest announcements and changes.

Sincerely,
Loch Low-Minn Staff