Samples of Presentations 12-21.

1. Learnsailing.org Samples of Presentations 12-21.

2. Great Fact! • In the 2004 Olympics 50% of the sailors were former optimist sailors. Yes www.learnsailing.org

3. What is an Optimist? • It is a flat-bottomed, hard-chine, pram-bow dinghy with a una-spritsail or a tub that produces the best sailors • Dimensions 2.31m (7'6.1/2") long, 1.13m (3'8") wide. Weight 35kg (77lbs). • It is safe and straight forward enough for an 8-year old • Yet exciting and technical enough for a 18-year old • They are available in wood or wood/epoxy. www.learnsailing.org

4. Parts of the Optimist Bow (front) Stern (Back) Mast Boom Wind Indicator Main sheet Vang www.learnsailing.org

5. Parts of the Optimist Wind Indicator Battens Battens Dagger or Centre Board Boom Rudder Tiller www.learnsailing.org

6. Wind is a beam The wind is blowing from the Port Side The wind is blowing from the Starboard Side The wind is abeam (blowing from the side.) The wind is abeam (blowing from the side.) www.learnsailing.org

7. Dagger • The more you go into the wind the more of the dagger you need in the water. • When going down wind, lift the dagger to reduce the friction on the boat. www.learnsailing.org

8. Optimist Boat Floatation Floatation Floatation Hiking Straps Hiking Straps www.learnsailing.org

9. Easy Figure Eights Raise your dagger ½ way and get your weight back to raise the bow out of the water Sheet out and get your weight aft 1 You will be on port so watch out for Starboard Tackers 2 Look over your shoulder to see when it is ok to tack. Watch for other boats. Look Forward and watch for wind shifts and gusts 4 3 Sheet in and head up wind before you tack. www.learnsailing.org

10. Life Jackets • Is it suitable for the weight and size of the wearer? • Is it in good repair? • Does it fit snugly so that it will not slip off in the water? • Is it MOT approved? www.learnsailing.org

11. Knots Practice tying a reef or square knot in five seconds. • This knot is used at sea for reefing and furling sails. To tie: • Pass the left end of the rope over and under the right end. Curve what is now the left end toward the right, and cross what is now the right end over and under the left. • Draw tight. www.learnsailing.org Rope diagrams by Grog

12. Terminology Main Sail Battens Battens Battens Jib Bow Stern Hull www.learnsailing.org

13. Terminology This Sailor is Hiking Out! The Spreader helps hold the mast up The Traveler pulls the Main Sheet side to side. The Boom Vang pulls the Boom down. www.learnsailing.org

14. Heading up, Bearing Away, Windward and Leeward If the boat went into the wind it is called Heading Up Wind If the boat went away from the wind it is called Falling Off or Bearing Away This boat is Windward to the blue boat or Up Wind This boat is Leeward to the blue boat or Down Wind www.learnsailing.org

15. Cringle A reinforced hole in the sail. www.learnsailing.org

16. Cringle A reinforced hole in the sail. Outhaul A line that pulls the clew back. The outhaul is one of the major lines that controls the draft of the main sail. www.learnsailing.org

17. Cringle A reinforced hole in the sail. Outhaul A line that pulls the clew back. The outhaul is one of the major lines that controls the draft of the main sail. Vang A line that pulls the boom down. This stops the sail from raising up. www.learnsailing.org

18. Cringle A reinforced hole in the sail. Outhaul A line that pulls the clew back. The outhaul is one of the major lines that controls the draft of the main sail. Vang A line that pulls the boom down. This stops the sail from raising up. Battens Are slats that help keep the shape of the main. www.learnsailing.org

19. Purpose of this Presentation • To help educate new sailors on the art of sailing. • To raise money for Annie • Annie has taken over 1000 new sailors out on the water. The wear and tear on the boat becomes expensive. This is our attempt to raise money to cover that budget so we can continue to offer free sailing to those who are new. • To raise money for educational programs for new sailors, juniors and sailors who are disabled. www.learnsailing.org

20. Donations • 50% of all profits will be given to organizations who help new sailors, junior sailors and sailors who are disabled. • If you copy this one presentation please donate $10.00 to our cause for each copy. www.learnsailing.org

21. Where to Donate • Any branch of Coast Capital Savings. The account number is 4267609, Branch 4 • Or send a cheque to Roger Aubin 1756 Taylor Street Victoria B.C. Canada V8R 3E9 www.learnsailing.org

22. Annie 74345 • Thank you for taking the time to view our presentation • Contact: • Address: 1756 Taylor Street Victoria B.C. Canada V8R 3E9 • Phone: (250) 472-8194 • Email: anniesailboat@hotmail.com • Website: http://ca.msnusers.com/Anniesailboat/home www.learnsailing.org

23. Acknowledgments • Produced by Roger Aubin • Edited by Marilyn Kerr-Aubin • Photos from Bow Shots Productions (Permission), Crew of Annie and sailing websites (Permission). • Sponsored by Education Enrichment Center (educationenrichment.org) • Sponsored by Annie 74345 (Sailboat) Thank you!

24. This disk is sponsored by EducA+ion Enrichment Center Please visit our website at www.educationenrichment.org Address: 1756 Taylor Street, Victoria B.C. Canada V8R 3E9 Phone: (250) 472-8194 Cellular: (250) 812-7594 Email: roger@educationenrichment.org www.learnsailing.org