Having planned and prepared for today's lesson, the coaches relax while waiting for the cadets to arrive by bus.
left to right Head Sailing Coach Jerry Rezab, Coach Joe Gormley, Coach Mike Murphy
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The main practice for today is CAPSIZING... but of course, to do that you need to get into the boat, and assume the proper positions for sailing. There are one or two right ways, and many wrong ways.
At least this cadet skipper is holding the tiller, even if he's not really doing it correctly.
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This boat is NOT going to "turtle"
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This skipper maintained her grip on the tiller... "that steering thing-y" ... quite well indeed!
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This skipper has a good steering grip, but we hope she's not going to try holding the boom while really sailing.
Part of the fun of sticking with this program, and being one of the advanced sailors, is that you get to help the beginners capsize (holding mast, at right)
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Holding the centerboard, using the "righting line" ... this skipper is steadily pulling the boat upright, it takes some patience
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Steady! Steady! Having checked each others safety, then gained control of the boat, this is the last stage of the Capsize Drill.... skipper pulls the boat upright while the crew "scoops" into the hull as it comes up.
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Job well done!
Now we put the boat and all the gear away.
All the cadets did well at capsizing, and learned a lot about how to handle boats under adverse conditions.
Next week, sailing FOR REAL at Bridgeton Harbor!
posted by Assistant Sailing Coach Douglas King
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