Wind and Weather Awareness
It is important that your students learn to appreciate the forces of wind and water. Make them aware that the sailing environment and sea state can often change quickly and contain a variety of different variables, like water and air temperative, waves, current, wind, clouds, storms, etc. Even a beautiful sunny day can rapidly deteriorate into bad weather.
Starting with the first lesson, you should help your students develop their observational skills so they can anticipate and “see” these changes. At the same time, make them aware of how these observations, combined with a weather forecast and a knowledge of their sailing limitations, will help them determine whether it’s safe to go sailing and when to return to shore.
Reinforce throughout the course that environmental awareness calls for continuous observation of the wind, weather, water conditions, current and distance from the shore.
Dress Properly for Sailing
Clothes worn for sailing should be layered. Recommended fabrics include those that dry quickly and are UV resistant and include SPF coverage. Lighter colors reflect heat and dark colors absorb heat. Point out the importance of wearing clothing that allows a full range of motion in wet or dry conditions.
It is important to choose sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or higher that protect against a wide range of both UVB and UVA rays. These will provide protection from both direct sunlight and sunlight reflected off the water. Even on cloudy days, some ultraviolet rays penetrate the clouds and can damage the skin and eyes. The risks of overexposure include skin cancer, premature aging, and other skin problems.
Hot days call for a light-colored hat or visor with a dark color under the bill to minimize the reflection of sunlight. Urge students to wear quality sunglasses with ultraviolet protection.
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