T3 Tackers 3: Sailing Fast! Instructors Manual
Contents Tackers 3: Session 1 .................................................................................................................................56-57 Tackers 3: Session 2 ................................................................................................................................58-59 Tackers 3: Session 3 ................................................................................................................................60-61 Tackers 3: Session 4 ................................................................................................................................62-63 Tackers 3: Session 5 ................................................................................................................................64-65 Tackers 3: Session 6 ................................................................................................................................66-67 Tackers 3: Session 7 ................................................................................................................................68-69 Tackers 3: Session 8 ................................................................................................................................70-71 Tackers 3 Competencies ............................................................................................................................... 72 Sample of Tackers
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Tackers 3: Session 1 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to independently rig the boats • how to monitor our own sailing performance • what needs to be done to take care of the boats.
Make sure belongings are safely stored and you can access drinks and morning tea.
CHECK LIST All tackers registered and you have access to emergency contacts Pre-written name tags for tackers, Instructors and Assistant Instructors Four buoys for triangle course / ‘Boat Soccer’ / ‘Pick up Sticks’
Tips & Tricks NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On, Sun Cream and distribute Name Tags!
10 mins
Briefing: elcome, this course follows on from Tackers afety reminder and checks Check tackers have logbooks and notebooks Tackers need their own starting watch
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
30 mins
20 mins
10 mins
5 mins
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hiteboard and group discussion
repare tags before session and place them next to the Sign On sheet. This way tackers can sign on and put on their tags themselves! rees you up for those last minutes before the session.
Tips & Tricks name or get to know you game is great if you have new tackers or if the tackers have not met each other before. lternative to this is a uick ice breaker or fun game that has no relevance at all to help with comfort levels and to start in a positive fashion! t this same time your Tackers Club Leader should be briefing the parents / guardian, dealing with any concerns, checking contact and medical details and encouraging the parents guardian to be around for launching and retrieval, to watch some sailing if possible and to arrive a bit early to pick up kids.
‘ ailing occer’ ‘ ick up ticks’ Triangle course as the last activity to check their ability to roll tack and gybe and knowledge of points of sailing Morning tea and games
Briefing: xplanation of activities for next on water session
asic stretches
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ini lecture, demonstration and practice on shore Group participation
Tips & Tricks GET ONTO THE WATER! un activity that not only gets the kids excited but gives you the opportunity to observe their sailing ability and what they have remembered from Tackers .
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
5 mins
ACTIVITY Launching
30 mins
Tennis ball game Tacking on the whistle ort tarboard ot am onut
5 mins
ead to shore and boat retrieval
5 mins
asic boat care To teach tackers to care for their own boats
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
DELIVERY METHOD
ebrief and review of session
On water
Tips & Tricks Remember these games are FUN! ut the Instructor still needs to give tips on correct technique, eg Lilly remember to sit forward in the boat downwind , ohnny that was a great tack but remember the microphone technique when using the tiller up wind
IMPORTANT To keep the boats in good condition, it is a good idea to teach the tackers how to take care of the boats. Eg. good lifting methods, washing down, looking for rips in sail, frayed rope, etc.
Group discussion
Tips & Tricks sk tackers to record their progress in their own notebook and make notes on:
Sign Off!
a b c d
everything they did well anything they need to work on any necessary repairs a new skill they learned
Their favourite part of the session!
Notes:
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Tackers 3: Session 2 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • doing circles in tight areas • the starting procedures for sailing races • to always stay very close to a start line prior to the start • how to race around a triangle course.
CHECK LIST Coloured ags for starting races if necessary Seven buoys for ‘Starting Box’ activity on triangle course Whistle
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On, Sun Cream and distribute Name Tags!
20 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session iscuss weather conditions Introduction to 5 minute tarting rocedure The five essentials: oat balance oat trim ail trim Centreboard position Course made good
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
hiteboard and group discussion
Tips & Tricks
20 mins
‘ tarting ox’ activity
On water
15 mins
‘ oat occer’
On water
20 mins
Morning tea and games
5 mins
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asic stretches
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Group participation
If the tackers are not sailing too far away from the line before the start you can remove the box
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
5 mins
Launching
15 mins 15 mins
Tips & Tricks To get all of the tackers circling tightly, give out a ‘high five’ for the ones who can make it close enough!
Circle the rescue boat, clockwise then anti clockwise 5 minute starting procedure 5 minute starts with a triangle course
5 mins
Return to shore
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
DELIVERY METHOD
ebrief and review of session
On water
Tips & Tricks If you find that 5 minutes is too long for the tackers to stay concentrated, shorten the sequence down to 3 or minutes
Group discussion
Sign Off!
Notes:
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Tackers 3: Session 3 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to read tell tales • how to accurately set my sail • how to race around a windward / leeward course.
CHECK LIST Six buoys for triangle course / starting box / windward-return / boat soccer Check all sails have working tell tales attached
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
10 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session Introduction to 5 minute tarting rocedure eather Report
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
30 mins
Starting Practice 5 minute start then a triangle course Repeat ack to back starting se uences, include some recalls
15 mins
‘ oat occer’
Tips & Tricks hiteboard and group discussion
This session should be mostly run by the tackers telling the Instructor what they learnt and what their weather predictions are for today!
Tips & Tricks On water
y doing continuous starting the intermediate tackers are sucked along much by the advanced ones, as they remember the methods that the better sailors used.
Tips & Tricks
20 mins 5 mins 5 mins
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Draw an Opti sail and get tackers to label. xplain the aerodynamics of how a sail works and how to use the tell tales.
Morning tea and ail theory and how to use the tell tales asic stretches
Launching
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Group participation
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
15 mins
indward Leeward course focusing on correct tell tale use and sail trim
15 mins
tarting ox activity, then windward / leeward course
5 mins
Return to shore ‘Rail Riding’
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
ebrief and review of session
DELIVERY METHOD
IMPORTANT Remind tackers of the dangers of running square downwind – the sail can gibe at any time
On water
Group discussion
Sign Off!
Notes:
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Tackers 3: Session 4 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to power-up the sail • how to de-power the sail in heavy weather • about the technical parts and controls of the sail.
CHECK LIST Four buoys for windward / leeward course Whistle Pre-rigged sail for shape demonstration
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
10 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session ail Theory and Tell Tales eather Report
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
hiteboard and group discussion
25 mins
5 minute tarting rocedure Windward / leeward course focusing on correct tell tale use and sail trim.
On water
5 mins
n water break at rescue boat
On water
Tips & Tricks
15 mins
5 minute start and then windward leeward roll tacking and roll gybing on the whistle
On water
20 mins
Morning tea and ail set up, how to power and de power rig
hiteboard, pre rigged sail
5 mins 5 mins
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asic stretches
Launching
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Group participation
Drawing sail shapes and how they change on the white board is one way to demonstrate. Using a practical demonstration with a rigged sail is another great visual aid to this topic.
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
15 mins
‘ eepings ff’ ailing around the rescue boat
15 mins
‘ tarting ox’ activity then windward / leeward course
5 mins
Return to shore ‘Rail Riding’
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
ebrief and review of session
DELIVERY METHOD
On water
Tips & Tricks Group discussion
fter each session et the tackers to write down the conditions, what they did, what they learned and what they enjoyed the most.
Sign Off!
Notes:
THERE IS A GAME(S) IN THIS ACTIVITY! ee ppendix at back of manual. Tackers 3 Instructors Manual 2016: Sailing Fast! |
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Tackers 3: Session 5 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to sail around a trapezoid course • ways to improve our boat handling • to practice our sailing rules knowledge.
CHECK LIST Previously rigged sail for sail setting tutorial Ball for ‘Keepings Off’ game Seven buoys for trapezoid course / box start / balloon popper game Whistle Balloons, ribbon, duct tape, access to stones NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
15 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session ow to power and de power a sail rig eather Report Introduction to Trape oid Course
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
hiteboard and group discussion
25 mins
‘ eepings ff’ ailing around the rescue boat
On water
5 mins
n water break at rescue boat
On water
15 mins
5 minute start and then Trape oid Course Repeat with ‘ ox tart’
20 mins
Morning tea and Explanation of ‘ alloon opper’ game focusing on racing rules of sailing
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On water
Tips & Tricks To get yourself involved, why not tie a balloon onto the stern of the rescue boat
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
5 mins
ACTIVITY asic stretches
5 mins
Launching
15 mins
‘ alloon opper’
15 mins
Group participation
tarting ox activity then wind Trape oid Course
5 mins
Return to shore ‘Rail Riding’
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
DELIVERY METHOD
ebrief and review of session
Group discussion
Sign Off!
Notes:
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Tackers 3: Session 6 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to sail backwards • how to perform tactical mark roundings.
CHECK LIST Magnetic boats for mark rounding demonstration Seven buoys for trapezoid courses / windward-leeward / box start Whistle
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
15 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session Trape oid course and racing rules of sailing eather Report Introduction to ailing ackwards
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
25 mins
5 minute tarting rocedure then upwind to top mark, sail downwind backwards Repeat
hiteboard and group discussion
Tips & Tricks
On water
hen sailing backwards, the boat goes in whatever direction you point the rudder!
Tips & Tricks
5 mins
n water reak at rescue boat
On water
15 mins
5 minute start and then Trape oid Course, ail the downwind backwards Repeat with ox tart
On water
20 mins 5 mins
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Remember to take out named drink bottles sun cream in rescue boat for break.
Morning tea and land games
asic stretches
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Group participation
Tips & Tricks Get a tacker to time 30 seconds for each stretch.
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
5 mins
Launching
15 mins
hort windward leeward focusing on top and bottom mark rounding with wide entries and tight exits
15 mins
tarting ox activity Then sail around trape oid course, focusing on mark rounding
5 mins
Return to shore ‘Rail Riding’
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
ebrief and review of session
DELIVERY METHOD
Tips & Tricks
On water
This continuous changing of course structures keeps the tackers alert and eliminates boredom and frustration!
Group discussion
Sign Off!
Notes:
THERE IS A GAME(S) IN THIS ACTIVITY! ee ppendix at back of manual. Tackers 3 Instructors Manual 2016: Sailing Fast! |
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Tackers 3: Session 7 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn: • how to kiting downwind •how to calculate bias on a starting line.
CHECK LIST Five buoys for trapezoid / windward-leeward courses Ribbon, duct tape and an oating object for ‘Boom Ball’ game Whistle
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
15 mins
Briefing: Review of previous session ailing backwards and mark rounding eather Report ownwind ailing including centreboard position and Kiting
10 mins
Rigging tackers to complete
hiteboard and group discussion
25 mins
5 minute starting procedure then windward leeward focusing on downwind sailing. Repeat
On water
5 mins
n water break at rescue boat
On water
15 mins
‘ oom all’
20 mins
Morning tea and land games ow to develop race strategies
5 mins
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On water
Group participation
Tips & Tricks To avoid tangling, attach the ribbons once the tackers are on the water, and upwind, ready to come downwind.
Duration
2.5 hours NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
5 mins
Launching
DELIVERY METHOD
15 mins
Windward / leeward focusing on downwind sailing and top and bottom mark rounding with wide entries and tight exits
15 mins
ack to back starts move the pin and starboard ends of the line and have the sailors work out line bias Start and sail around trape oid course, focusing on mark rounding
5 mins
Return to shore ‘Rail Riding’
10 mins
Pack up
10 mins
ebrief and review of session
Tips & Tricks On water
lways communicate with the tackers and ask them what they are planning for their next race. Eg. Line bias, gusts and lulls, tide current, etc
Group discussion
Sign Off!
Notes:
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Tackers 3: Session 8 OBJECTIVES Today we will learn what it is like to compete in a real race-day regatta! • Race Brie ng and Sign On • Of cial starting signals and ags • Having an of cial start boat
CHECK LIST Certi cates prepared and signed by the Instructors Consult with committee and parents / guardians that volunteers are available for help with the BBQ / lunch Have all buoys ready to be set by starting committee
NOMINAL DURATION
ACTIVITY
DELIVERY METHOD
Sign On and Sun Cream!
30 mins 10 mins
Racing Briefing
20 mins
Race run by official starting boat
10 mins
Club official to give tackers a racing briefing as you would experience at a regatta.
On water
Tips & Tricks n water break around rescue and starting boats
20 mins
Race run by official starting boat
20 mins
Morning tea and review of the morning’s races
10 mins
Pack up
30 mins
arbe ue or Lunch Tackers 3 Presentation Keep Sailing! Sign Off!
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Tips & Tricks
‘Rigger Race’
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On water
To enhance the feeling, try to mimic the starting flags, horns, and buoys.
On water
Tips & Tricks This is as much for the parents / guardians, yacht club and advertising of your program as it is for the kids themselves. ell this as the big finale to your program and invite the Commodore down. It is also important you advertise your club, the sport of sailing and the next step in the sailing program.
Duration
2.5 hours
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Tackers 3 Competencies Boat Handling • Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing • Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time • Sail backwards • Understands the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind • Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials – Centreboard Position – Boat Trim – Boat Balance – Course made good – Sail Trim • Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course • Always use tactical mark roundings in races
Sailing Theory & Background • Know correct sail shape for differing wind strengths • Recognise and read tell tails on a sail • Understand how the sail works •
nderstand the flag and timing se uence of starting races
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