As you see in this picture, a complete boat was brought in, to give the new kids a chance to have a look on what they are getting into. Full hands on deck and how to hoist and lower a sail.More experienced sailors had the opportunity to watch a video about trimming and speed, with commentary from an expert.
Later on we started a rules game. Each question on the screen had to be answered by physically walking to the correct corner (blue or red). Right answer meant that you could stay, wrong answer: go take a seat. Until only one was left. Parents were invited to join too! Explanations by yours truly. Good fun!
I took some more pictures, have a look at: FlitsKids 14/03/08
JOs
ReplyDeleteWell Done! I help out with the Navy League in Canada. We try to give the kids some knowledge about sailing, parts of the boat, weather, clothing and the 4 basic rule over a number of nights. This set them up for the summer to go out on the water.
Robert