Junior Sailing Program Outline
- Basic
knot-tying skills: The students will learn several of the important "sailing knots" such as
the square knot, bowline and figure-eight knot. Also, the ability to tie onto a dock or motorboat will be learned.
- Boating
Safety: Students will learn the many aspects of boating safety such as
the ability to rite a boat that has been capsized; what to do when
dangerous situations arise; and most importantly learn to always wear a
life jacket when near or in the water.
- “Rigging” the boat:
Students will be taught both how to put together and take
apart a small sailboat. They will learn boat parts and terminology. Sometime during the class they
might also be able to sail on a bigger “keel boat.”
- Being able to sail on any point of sail:
By the end of the session students will learn to sail in any direction relative to the wind. They will learn how to tack, jibe, points of sail and right-of-way rules. They will sail around courses set in the cove for their learning.
- Class
Requirements: In order to be enrolled in the sailing class, the
students must complete a swim test the first day of class--be able to swim
25 yards (the length of the pool) and tread water for 3 minutes.
- What
to bring: A student should bring the following items to class:
- A swim suit and towel
- Warm clothing/shorts [weather can change quickly]
- Windbreaker
- Wetsuit
is recommended - Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Closed-toe
shoes or “aqua socks” - Water/ snack [very important]
- Life
jacket will be provided
- How to have fun!
- Besides safety, fun will be the most important subject taught in the sailing
class. If a student enjoys sailing, they are encouraged to come back for
more than one week. A sailor can always continue learning regardless of
how long they have been sailing, but more importantly they can continue
having fun!
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