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Setting up the Program
The General Requirements The Junior Big Boat Sailing Program is a great way to help teens enter the sport of sailing or keep them involved in sailing at a time that they may be considering dropping out. To be a sustainable program, JBBS has several general requirements:
• The organization’s need and benefit of the program • Parents and volunteers who are committed to providing logistical support
• A US Sailing certified instructor with demonstrated skills in larger boats and the ability to work well with and teach teenagers
• At least one dedicated, service-minded, boat owner willing to commit personal time, energy and his, or her, vessel for the training
Pre-Course Set Up
In order to simplify the process, we’ve provided a step by step walkthrough for implementing the program. With this document, you’ll also find lesson plans and “Cue Cards”, which are located in Section 5: “Additional Resources.”
1. Assign a Volunteer Leader
This person is best drawn from the leadership of the club, so that the program’s needs as well as its impact on the club can be anticipated and well managed. More importantly, the Volun- teer Leader must have a very educated and balanced understanding of the unique needs of teen sailors (and your junior program) as well as a good level of expertise with larger vessels. These qualities will be critical when difficult decisions about risk management or staffing need to be made.
2. Find a Boat and (willing) Owner
The Boat Owner makes a huge commitment of time and money and, by Coast Guard law, is prevented from being compensated in any tangible way. He or she is usually an avid supporter of the club and is motivated by several things: desire to give back to the members of the club, interest in the health of the club’s membership, interest in working with teens, and/or hope to develop dependable crew for a racing/cruising program. Additionally, the Boat Owner will often also hold the ceremonial position of Assistant Coach.
Some very important attributes of a volunteer boat owner include:
• Full understanding and acceptance of the details of the JBBS program • Demonstrated ability to handle the vessel in any conditions the program might experience (US Sailing Bareboat Cruising Certification or equivalent skills at minimum)
• Willingness to absorb the risks of the program and produce an insurance certificate stating the vessel insurance is valid for this sort of program (or the club has procured borrowed boat insurance from US Sailing)
• Ability and willingness to remain in his or her role as boat owner and safety officer and, in the coaching of the students, take direction from the coach.
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