TEACHING BEGINNERS


Progression of Learning - Land Drill


Skill-Based: Physical movements of focus skill. Instructor description:


Simulate the scoop method on grass using a real boat. Again, emphasize the communication between the skipper and crew. Ask “Are you okay?” Loudly respond, “I am okay” and give a thumbs up.


15


Activity-Based: Practice the water activities on land. Instructor description:


Practice the communications used during a capsize between “Scooper” & “Scoopee”. Practice steps to scoop recovery on the whistle.


minutes


Instructor demo. Instructor demo.


Each student individually tries while instructor gives specific and constructive feedback.


Class tries while instructor gives feedback.


Progression of Learning - Instructor Demonstration Instructor demo: Tip: Tis is a great opportunity to have an older volunteer sailor or a junior instructor do the demo.


10


SAFETY - Make sure you have another instructor or high-level student to co-teach with you if you are going to demo a skill away from your students safely. One person always needs to be with the class.


minutes


Progression of Learning - Student Practice Rig and Sail out. On-Water Practice:


Tethered Practice Description:


Everyone needs to practice a scoop capsize one pair at a time with a bow line tethered to the boat from the dock. Te instructor has to make sure everyone can capsize before the entire group goes sailing.


60 On-Water Game: Obstacle Course Description:


Students will perform a variety of assigned maneuvers at each buoy.


1. Set a course; A triangle, square or diamond will work best. 2. As sailors round each mark, announce specific skills they must perform.


Examples: “Round mark 1 twice”. “Capsize and recover at mark two”. “Sail backwards from mark three to mark four”.


Graphic: Wind DOCK Leeward Graphic: Wind


minutes


LAND Sail in and De-Rig.


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