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Outlines and Lesson Plans Outline for: Basic Class #1
The first lesson will involve orientation and coverage of nomenclature as the group gets familiar with a big boat and its equipment. While you and the students might be eager to get sailing, thoroughly cover boat orientation and the positions on the boat while the boat is at the dock or moored. This will make the first sail more enjoyable and help the communications between coach and students.
• Explain bow/stern lines, spring lines, and how the boat is tied up and why. • Explain and practice how to secure to a cleat or bollard on the dock.
• Point out fenders - where placed and how tied on boat with clove hitch. Have participants practice tying bumpers on boat.
• Explain how to board boat, preferably at shrouds (unless a gate) or holding on to a stanchion. Emphasize and practice not pulling on life lines.
• On board, have group practice walking around the front of boat from cockpit and back with one hand on boat at all times.
• Explain the particular positions on the boat, how they will be rotated through the positions, and use of the Cue Cards
• Show and explain the function of the halyards and what they are for. Demonstrate how jam cleats and rope clutches work in all three positions
• Explain boom vang operation • Explain how jack lines are rigged, why they are used and how to use them.
• Point out winches. Demonstrate and practice how to load a winch, (minimum 3 – 4 turns) and how the winch handle must be secured and unsecured. Explain what tailing means in relationship to a winch.
• Explain operation of back stay tensioner and why it is used.
• Explain any other running rigging if on boat and operation. (ex. back, check stays, Cunningham)
• Show where fenders and dock lines get stowed and how to coil and crown lines for future use.
• If there is a Life Sling attached to stern pulpit, explain how used in a rescue operation.
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