Sailing :)

WALT: Gather and interpret information

For what reasons was it ideal to go sailing on that particular day?

Because it was a nice day and there was wind which was good because it helps to push the boat.

Why do you think it was important to be initially learning on dry land?

Because it  safe and no on could get hurt and easier for the instructor to explain things to them.

Referring to the images on page 12, what are they learning on the dry land?

It looks like he's showing them the parts of the boat and what to do with them also it helps them because they will all know everything all about it the boat parts.

Why are ‘Optimists’ ideal to use when sailing?

Because it is a mental attitude and best for sailing.

Find the other meaning for optimist, define it: optimists it means that some way for factors that may not be fully comprehended.

Why is the direction of the wind important when sailing?

Because it shows them what side to go on and which side to put the boat on and it make everything more easy and the wind is part of sailing.   

What clue did the instructor give the children, when trying to figure out the direction the wind was blowing in? Why would this make sense?

He say’s to them what parts of your face and neck feels cold it helps you where the wind is coming from.

Find five important facts that are important when sailing an optimist.

1.  It sturdy

2. it safe for kids

3. and it unsinkable

4. It easy

5. and it nice and cool for the kids to control

Find a piece of string or rope in the class - Miss Clark will have some and put your figure of eight knot to the test. Take a picture of this to see how well you can follow instructions.

Why did Mark demonstrate how to tip the boat over? For what reason do you think he would have done this?

Because if the boat tips they know what to do and it easy because the water is warm and it good practise getting back into the boats bail away.

Before getting in a Optimist, why do you think it would be most important to be a good swimmer? Because it a nice sunny day and the wind is really good for them to try it out in the sun.

Would you like to sail an Optimist, do you think it would be difficult? Why/why not?

No because it a kid thing and it was made for kids and because the instructor will tell us what to do and when to do it.

Create:

Your own Optimist - label it referring to the images in the text.