Sailing

Beginner

• Explain the following boat parts:
  • Rudder And Tiller Extension
  • Tiller Hiking Strap
  • Tiller Extension
  • Hiking Strap
  • Dagger Board
  • Center Board
  • Keel
  • Cockpit
  • Deck
  • Transom
  • Forestay
  • Sidestay
  • Upper Shroud
  • Lower Shroud
  • Spreader
  • Jib Halyard
  • Main Halyard
  • Spinnaker Halyard
  • Outhaul
  • Down Haul
  • Boom
  • Bang
  • Vang
  • Mast
  • Boom
  • Main Sail
  • Jib Sail
  • Spinnaker
  • Main Sheet
  • Jib Sheet
  • Spinnaker Sheets
  • Cleat
  • Jamcleat
  • Cam Cleat
  • Gooseneck
  • Mast
  • Step
• KNOW THE PARTS OF THE SAIL:
  • Foot
  • Head
  • Leach
  • Luff
  • Tack
  • Clew
  • Batten
  • Pocket
  • Roach
  • Clew Line
• TERMS:
  • Winward
  • Leeward
  • Hiking
  • Port
  • Starboard
  • Fore
  • Aft
  • Stern
  • Irons
  • Weather-Helm
  • Lee-Helm
  • Turtle
  • Capsize
• Draw and explain “points of sail.”
• Show proper tacking and jibing.
• As helmsman, sail all “points of sail”
• Demonstrate capsize and righting.
• Demonstrate “man overboard rescue”
• Show leadership and respect for equipment and other, positive attitude, practice safety rules and assist in setting up and putting away sailing equipment.

Intermediate

• Complete the above.
• Describe why a sailboat sails including shape of boat, sail w/airflow, dagger/center board.
• Sail a 3 point course -and- windward/leeward course in medium winds on a laser alone.
• Show docking techniques on boat, buoy, pier with an instructor.
• Demonstrate stopping a boat, backing out of irons.
• Tie the following: bowline, figure 8, round turn and 2 half hitches and square knot.
• Do 3 jibs in a 5-minute period without assistance w/a laser.
• Sail a laser single handed in medium wind.
• Rig and sail a laser ii with an assistant.
• Sail a 3 pt course with instructor with the laser ii.
• Assist waterfront counselor for at least one full optional.

Advanced

• Complete beginner and intermediate requirements.
• Sail a laser ii without assistance in light to medium wind w/o capsizing.
• Know the rules of the road (starboard, port, windward, leeward)
• Show proper trapeze form on a laser ii.
• Explain use of tell tales.
• Be able to roll tack/roll jibe.
• Know racing rules
• Know starting procedures

Expert Designation (not chateau)

Tell sailing staff you wish to work on the designation before the end of the first sign-up period.

• Complete all above before the end of the second sign-up period.
• Be assured at least one camper at the beginning level to work with and bring them through beginning and intermediate.
• Be a team captain with crew and efficiently sail the “Laser”.
• Assist in at least 2 full optionals or 1 pre-class/class. Including rigging boats & setting assignments.

Instructor Designation (chateau)

Tell sailing staff you wish to work on the designation before the end of the first sign-up period. Three (3) sign-ups. No exceptions.

• Complete all above (not expert) before the end of the 2nd. Signup.
• Be a team captain with crew and efficiently sail the “Laser”!
• Be a helping hand, instructor from the get go!
• Help with setup of boats for at least two morning classes.
• Help with at least 2 water-front optionals or 1 pre-class/class. Including rigging boats and setting assignments.