Daily Class Sailing Areas

You will be together with your students for three full days. It is critical that you spend as much time as possible “on the boat”. No more than 20% of the total time should be in the classroom.

That means, a maximum of 5 hours, including introductions, lectures, and testing!

It is recommended that two of the days be spent inside Marina Bay conducting maneuvers. One day must include a “trip” to the Keller Cove “practice area”. While at Keller Cove, stop in at Brickyard Cove to show the students the public dock and let them know where bathrooms might be found.

Classroom

A complete review of day one and two topics should be presented at the beginning of day three. This will help to “cement” the learning, and get the class ready for new topics.

New Terms to Introduce:

  • Abaft
  • Steaming Light (aka: Mast Head Light)

Navigation Lights

Conduct a discussion of Navigation Lights … During times of restricted and/or limited visibility.

  • Green light on starboard … visible from straight ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side
  • Red light on port … visible from straight ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the port side.
  • White light on the stern … visible from 22.5 degrees abaft the beam around the stern to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the other side.
  • Steaming Light (AKA Mast Head Light) … White light visible from 22.5 degrees abaft the beam around the bow to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the other side.

Conduct a discussion of hypothermia.

  • Mild
    • Blue lips
    • Shivering
    • Get out of the cold and into warm to allow the body to re-heat
    • Warm liquids are OK, but nothing hot
  • Moderate
    • Sometimes looks like intoxication – Difficulty speaking clearly
    • Loss of muscle control
    • Get out of the cold and into warm. Apply mild external warmth (nothing hot). Body to body contact if nothing else is available.
    • NO liquids at all
  • Sever – Immediate emergency attention by trained professionals.

Onboard Skill Testing

Most of the sailing skills will have been introduced during days one and two. Use day three to practice and perfect those skills.

The onboard portion of day three should be devoted to practicing all maneuvers learned during the class.

Use the reverse side of the ASA BKB test answer sheet as a guide to the skills to be reviewed.

Written Test

In most cases, the test will take participants approximately, one hour, however, two hours should be allotted in case additional time is needed.

It is recommended that the test be administered in the morning, however, conditions and classroom availability may cause the test to be postponed until afternoon.