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The first group of sea dogs graduate at the Children’s Yachting School (photo)
21 June 2010
Учасники першої групи дитячої Яхт-школи Майстер Класу, яка нещодавно розпочала роботу в «Вітрильної Академії» в сезоні 2010 на Київському морі, закінчили курс навчання і отримали сертифікати юних яхтсменів. У п'ятницю, 18 червня, семеро школярів від 9 до 14 років склали іспит з теорії та практики управління дитячим катамараном і стали власниками сертифікатів, які підтверджують їхні навички.
The participants of the first group of the Children Yachting School of Master Klass, which had recently started its work at the Sailing Academy in the 2010 season on the Kyiv Sea, have finished the course of studies and received certificates of young yachtsmen. On Friday 18th June, seven schoolchildren aged 9-14 years old successfully passed an exam in the theory and practice of steering a children’s catamaran and became owners of certificates confirming their skills
According to the instructor Oleksandr Dobrovol’skiy, who for 5 days taught the children, upon presentation of this certificate you can hire a children’s catamaran within Ukraine and abroad. On top of which, having got the skills in sailing, the child can keep them polished at a Specialized Children and Youth Sport School
From Monday to Friday the children were learning the theory and practice of sailing. Historical enquiries, mathematical calculations, knowledge of wind force and the physical properties of a boat were taught along with practise on water. The children unwillingly remember the part of the lessons when they had to sit at a desk and write down new knowledge, but with a twinkle in their eyes they speak about sailing in a good wind. The instructor agrees: “There are such children who are bored when writing down the theory, but when we get on board, the wind is blowing and our catamarans gain good speed, everyone is overwhelmed with happiness!”
The children’s safety is of prime importance, and the course begins with a safety briefing. As Oleksandr explains “Sailing in life jackets is out of the question”. And when the weather requires, everyone has to put on wet suits which keep warm in case the child falls into the water. And, there is always a securing boat next to the catamaran – a motor boat which is ready to take the children back to shore at anytime in case of emergencyThe lessons are held on special children’s catamarans with a small windage area and, as a result, higher sea stability. According to the instructor, owing to the well-considered design such a catamaran will not sink even if the float is full of water.
On granting the graduation certificates, the teachers of the Sailing Academy wished the children to sail and be good sailors. The festive part culminated in a party with a huge cake decorated with sails made of cream.
The Children’s Yachting School is continuing its work – every Monday new groups of children enroll on the course! (More details)
You can also read the impressions of the children.
