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If your organization is interested in running a program, but does not have access to an appropriate boat, it might be beneficial to contact a local US Sailing Accredited Keelboat School. There may be additional costs associated with doing so, but these organizations are more prepared to handle “for hire” situations. Please visit
www.sailingcertification.com for a listing of those schools.
Additional Sailing Opportunities- Local Fleets
It’s strongly recommended that the Volunteer Leader, Instructor/Coach or Program Director connect with your local fleet captain or weekly race organizer. Try to find a list of boats/ captains that are looking for sailors. Situations where two or more sailors from the JBBS program can be on the same boat are ideal, but not required. It may take some initiative on your part to compile the list, but every time your students set foot on a boat, they’ll improve a little more.
Junior Safety at Sea
Developed by the Storm Trysail Foundation in conjunction with US Sailing, the Junior Safety-at-Sea program is a one-day introduction to the safety aspects of big boat sailing for teenage junior sailors who have sailing experience in small boats. The junior sailors hear presentations from experienced adult sailors and practice with coaches and instructors aboard cruising and racing boats in the 30 to 50 foot range.
Sessions include intensive on-the-water practice of skills such as crew overboard recovery with onshore lectures and demonstrations. For young sailors with little or no big boat experience, Junior Safety-at-Sea provides an exciting and confidence-building introduction to the thrill of big boat sailing. It is recommended to coordinate one of these seminars in conjuction with running your Jr. Big Boat Program. More information is available at
ussailing.org/education/safety-at-sea/jrsas
A Word about Safety…
The loads on a big boat are far different than what your students may have experienced in small boats. The potential for injury will be new to them. Point out potential hazards so that they are aware of open hatches, loads on lines and winches, blocks, running halyards and lines. Everyone must wear a life jacket on the dock and whenever the boat is underway. Also emphasize the ‘one hand for yourself, one for the ship’ rule to your students. Draw from your own experience teaching to determine what students should have with them while on board in training.
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