Review the BSA guidelines for boardsailing and explain steps you have
taken to follow each of the 10 guidelines found in section V of Camp
Program and Property Management, No. 20-920.
Explain precautions to be taken for boardsailing on each of the
following:
Lakes
Rivers
Ocean or bay areas
What is hypothermia? Describe to your counselor the symptoms of
hypothermia. What special considerations in preventing hypothermia
are necessary for boardsailing?
Properly rig and prepare the sailboard you are using. Point out and
explain the function of each of the following: uphaul, outhaul,
downhaul, cleat, leach, tack, clew, foot, skeg, centerboard, wishbone
boom, universal, luff, and center of effort. Explain how to steer the
sailboard.
Demonstrate your ability to uphaul the sail, find the neutral position
to the wind (sail luffing), and control the board's position with foot
movement.
With supervision from your instructor, sail a course that involves
beating, reaching, and running. Change tack by coming about.
