| Sailors arrive at dock |
| Pre-Sail Orientation – includes vessel orientation and safety briefing |
| Underway |
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Where be yer best mate? – This activity involves identifying each sailor’s best friend and introduces the sailors to the theme for the day. |
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Find The Treasure Ye Seek – sailors use nautical charts and navigational equipment to find the treasure chest that is Pine Key Island |
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Know Yer Vessel Matey – through crew mentoring and instruction, sailors learn the tools and language of sailing |
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Sailors Take The Helm – is it mutiny or helm training? Each sailor takes a turn at the wheel. |
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All Knotted Up – this activity teaches sailors nautical knot tying |
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Buccaneer Brigade – during this timed activity, sailors will work in teams to see who can capture the most fresh water for their thirsty mate. |
| Land Ho! |
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Shipshape – during this exercise, sailors learn how to secure the sails and rigging and clearing the decks after the sail |
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Grub Time - Lunch on deck |
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Jollyboat Ride – our teams of novice sailors work together to navigate the dingy from ship to shore. |
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Island Invasion for The Queen’s Bounty – takes us through the different types of debris and the life cycle of trash and its effects on the marine environment |
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Shark Bait or Shipside? This timed exercise involves a blindfolded captain on the dinghy directed by the sailors to get back to the boat. This activity hones communication and team leadership skills. |
| Anchor’s Aweigh! |
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Sailor Swap – teams switch jobs and train each other on Find The Treasure Ye Seek & Know Yer Vessel Matey |
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Sailors Take The Helm – is it mutiny or helm training? Each sailor takes a turn at the wheel. |
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Scallywag Out T’Sea – sailors work together to rescue a shipwreck survivor |
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Buccaneer Debrief – each sailor discusses best, worst and takeaways about the adventure |
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Land Ho! |
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Shipshape – during this exercise, sailors secure the sails and rigging and clearing the decks after the day’s sail |
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Captain’s Council is time spent on story telling and talk led by Captain Ron, where he wraps up the theme of the day |
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Sea Dog Salute - back at the marina, we celebrate the end of the day acknowledge each team and sailor’s successes |
