Sailing
Secondary - Curricular 2023
- Consult Outdoor Education (Swimming) (if swimming is involved).
Equipment
- Students must check all of the personal safety equipment prior to use for any defects.
- Correctly fitting and Transport Canada approved personal flotation device (P.F.D.)/lifejackets, with whistle attached, must be worn, properly done up at all times on or near the water (for example, while rigging on the docks).
Clothing/Footwear/Jewellery
- Determine that all necessary clothing and footwear are included prior to departing on the excursion. No loose fitting clothing is permitted. Clothing (in layers where appropriate) appropriate to the activity, location and environmental conditions must be worn. Students must wear proper footwear with non-slip soles. Rain gear and/or a dry change of clothing kept in a watertight bag/container must be accessible.
- No exposed hanging jewellery is permitted.
Facilities
- Only a certified Ontario Sailing school can be used.
- Check with local authorities for current information regarding safety of the water at the time of excursion.
- All facilities must have designated sailing areas.
Environmental Considerations
- Instructor and teacher must:
- be aware of and respond to changing weather and water conditions prior to and during the trip; and
- cancel, postpone or alter the excursion if conditions put students’ safety at an elevated level of risk (for example, wind, temperature, lightning storms, fog).
- Visibility of 500 m (1640’) is required.
- If storm weather suddenly approaches, leave the water immediately.
- Daylight sailing only except under emergency situations.
- Navigation lights (for example, waterproof flashlight) are required if operating at night or in restricted visibility.
Special Rules/Instructions
- Risks involved with the activities must be communicated to parents/guardians with a signed response form from the parents/guardians, giving permission for student to participate.
- Prior to the activity, classroom sessions must provide students with a knowledge base necessary to sail safely.
- All instructors must be knowledgeable of the established emergency and safety procedures for their site. Instructors must outline emergency and safety procedures to all participants.
- A process for the accounting of students must be in place (for example, a buddy system).
Supervision
- On-site supervision is required.
- Teacher must be present and accompany students to and from facility.
Qualifications
Instructor Qualifications
- Certified instructors must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Sail Canada Community Instructor
- CANSail Instructor
Lifeguard Qualifications
(The lifeguard is applicable for the swim test only.)
First Aid
- At least one teacher, trip guide, isntructor, or supervisor must have a minimum of a current (not more than three years prior to the day on which the holder is on duty) first aid certificate (standard or higher) issued by one of the following agencies: St. John Ambulance; Canadian Red Cross; Lifesaving Society; Canadian Ski Patrol; or an organization whose certificate is deemed equivalent by the medical officer of health in the local health unit.
Safety Craft
- A safety craft is a designated craft that is rescue-capable, taking into consideration necessary factors (for example, distance from shore, weather, water and wind conditions), and contains at least one instructor, trip guide or individual who meets the first aid certification.
- 1 motorized safety craft for every 8 sailboats must be present.
- The operator(s) of the safety craft must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Swim Test
Swim Test for Watercraft
Aquatic Instructor Qualifications for the Swim Test for Watercraft
Lifeguard and Assistant Lifeguard Qualifications for the Swim Test for Watercraft
Supervision Ratios for the Swim Test for Watercraft
Pools
Waterfronts
Definitions
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