All areas are assessed based on further development required by the student or they are performing the task consistently.
Balance
- Adjust boat balance to allow for sailing by the lee with spinnaker*
- Adjust boat balance for planing and surfing on reach and run with spinnaker
- Adjust boat balance for top speed on reaches and runs with spinnaker
Sail Trim
- Ensure sail and boat trim is optimal for speed given conditions by lining up with a tuning partner
- Adjust sail trim to allow for sailing by the lee with spinnaker*
- Adjust sail trim to promote planing and surfing when reaching and running with spinnaker
- Demonstrate proper pole position and sheet tension for speed on points of sail involving spinnaker
Direction
- Adjust direction to strive for top speed while on a reach or run
- Adjust direction to promote planing and surfing with a spinnaker
- Demonstrate proper point and speed mode decision making downwind
- Use masthead wind indicator to assist in spinnaker related decisions*
Head Up
- Demonstrate tactical and efficient leeward mark approaches and roundings with spinnaker during races
- Douse, head up and correctly implement “tack or not” decision making around leeward marks when racing
Bear Off
- Properly select and implement bear away and gybe sets at windward mark when racing
- Demonstrate proper planning, setup and implementation of leeward spinnaker reach sets*
- Perform windward and leeward hoist for efficiency during racing*
- Demonstrate efficient double tacks around windward marks followed by hoists when racing
Gybe
- Perform spinnaker gybes in correct order at 45 second intervals
- Perform a double gybe to lay a leeward mark*
- Select a wave to gybe on while surfing with spinnaker
Down-speed
- Slow down to avoid a leeward mark pinwheel
Seamanship
- Evaluate rig settings and adjust between races when necessary for maximum speed
- Adjust fine controls during racing for speed downwind with spinnaker
- Explain weather, lee and neutral helm when sailing with a spinnaker
Tactics & Strategy
- Tactical decisions appropriately implemented downwind/at roundings
- Demonstrate efficiently taking 360 and 720 penalties while racing with a spinnaker*
- Defend position on a reach, a run and a leeward mark with spinnaker
Mental Training
- Participate in regional or provincial regatta using spinnaker
- Set skill/process based goals for training and racing sessions involving spinnaker