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"RAISING THE SAILS"

Sample Program Itinerary

Day One
Sailors arrive at dock
Pre-Sail Orientation - includes vessel orientation and safety briefing
Underway
Raising Of The Sails – this team activity starts the adventure off on the right foot with basic sailing skills; learning the workings of rigging and lines and trimming the sails to maximize the capture of wind.
  All Knotted Up – this activity teaches sailors nautical knot tying
  Trash Talk – takes us through the different types of debris and the life cycle of trash and its effects on the marine environment
  Know Yer Vessel Matey – through crew mentoring and instruction, sailors learn the tools and language of sailing
  Find The Treasure Ye Seek – sailors use nautical charts and navigational equipment to find the treasure chest that is Egmont Key
  Grub Time/Galley Duty – One team prepares the feast; the other swabs the galley
  Sailors Take The Helm – is it mutiny or helm training? Each sailor takes a turn at the wheel.
Land Ho!
  Shipshape – during this exercise, sailors learn how to secure the sails and rigging and clearing the decks after the day’s sail
  Grub Time/Galley Duty
  Sea Dog Celebration is held nightly to celebrate the end of the day with salty sailor songs and learning how to talk like a pirate and acknowledge each team and sailor’s successes
  Captain’s Council is time spent on introspective thought, story telling and talk led by Captain Ron
Bunk time
Day Two
Grub Time/Galley Duty
Get Squared Away – this time is used for gratitude journaling and shipshape activities for the morning
Jollyboat Race – the team with the best time from ship to shore wins!
Island Invasion – experiential learning on Egmont Key wildlife refuge, ruins of Ft. Dade, lighthouse tour, and numerous activities to increase their awareness of the environment and blow off some steam
Grub Time – Yo ho ho! Picnic lunch on the island!
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.
Grub Time/Galley Duty
Sea Dog Celebration is held nightly to celebrate the end of the day with salty sailor songs and learning how to talk like a pirate and acknowledge each team and sailor’s successes
Captain’s Council is time spent on introspective thought, story telling and talk led by Captain Ron
Bunk time
Day Three
Grub Time/Galley Duty
Get Squared Away – this time is used for gratitude journaling and shipshape activities for the morning
Anchor’s Aweigh! The Captain’s appointee will get to hoist the anchor and teams employ their new sail setting skills to get the Grand Nellie underway
Underway
All Knotted Up – during this activity sailors demonstrate their mastery of nautical knot tying
  The Deep Blue – this is an ocean literacy onboard activity that helps our sailors communicate about the ocean in a meaningful way and helps them make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources
  Know Yer Vessel Matey –sailors demonstrate their mastery of the tools and language of sailing
  Find The Treasure Ye Seek – sailors use nautical charts and navigational equipment to find the treasure chest that is St. Petersburg Municipal Marina
  Grub Time/Galley Duty
  Sailors Take The Helm – is it mutiny or helm training? Each sailor demonstrates their competency at the wheel.
  Buccaneer Debrief – each sailor discusses best, worst and takeaways about the adventure
Land Ho!
  Shipshape – during this exercise, sailors learn how to secure the sails and rigging and clearing the decks after the day’s sail
  Aft Ceremony – back at the marina, sailors greet their families during a spirited celebration of their successes, with awards for individual and team accomplishments

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