KIN A137: Introduction to Keel Boats

Course Outline of Record
Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	083500 - Physical Education
Units	1 Total Units
Hours	36 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 9; Lab Hours 27)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S), Pass/No Pass (B)
Associate Arts Local General Education (GE)	Area 7 Life Skills, Lifelong Learning, and Self-Development 7B Activity (OE2)
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth)	CSU E2 Activity Course (E2)

Course Description

Introduces the intermediate sailor to the fundamentals of sailing through dockside lectures and hands-on experience in Shields 30 sloops. Points of sail, basic terminology, tacking, jibing, theory, and safety are emphasized. Enrollment Limitation: MARA A137; students who complete KIN A137 may not enroll in or receive credit for MARA A137. PREREQUISITE: KIN A136 or MARA A136 or equivalent experience; and the ability to swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes; and basic sailing ability; These skills will be validated the first week of class. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, KIN, MARA, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

Perform a variety of skills specific to control the speed and direction of a Shield 30 keelboat in a safe and efficient manner.
Understand the balance between wind direction and performing skills as a competent skipper or crew in a recreational activity.

Course Objectives

1. Rig and down rig a Shields sloop.
2. Get underway and dock under sail.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of boating safety.
4. Identify and operate on-board gear and lines.
5. Steer and trim sails under all points of sail.
6. Reduce sail by reefing.
7. Discuss anchoring theory and procedures.
8. Demonstrate a basic understanding of right-of-way rules.
9. Successfully complete a man overboard drill.
10. Describe helm theory.
11. Recognize variant rig.
12. Utilize navigational aids to maneuver in Newport Harbor.
13. Write a clear analysis of why a sailboat moves and describe what limits its speed and direction.

Lecture Content

I. Orientation, overview, facility tourReview of basics from MARA A136 or KIN A136Advanced mastery of basic sailing knots/hitchesIdentify shields parts and rigging proceduresDeparture and docking II. Winch techniques and sail shapeClose course sailingTelltales theory and wind shifts III. Helm theory (center of effort with center of lateral resistance)Sailing without using tiller (sails only)Reefing the main sail IV. Anchoring techniques and practiceShort and narrow channel tacking techniquesWritten midterm exam V. Variant rig identification(sloops, cutters, ketches, yaluls, schooners)Person overboard techniques/practice VI. Aids to navigation/chart viewing/identificationOcean sailing VII. Racing procedures and strategyStartsRacing - regatta VIII. Long course sailing regattaWritten final exam

Lab Content

I. Orientation, overview, facility tourReview of basics from MARA A136 / KIN 136Advanced mastery of basic sailing knots/hitchesIdentify shields parts and rigging proceduresDeparture and docking II. Winch techniques and sail shapeClose course sailingTelltales theory and wind shifts III. Helm theory (center of effort with center of lateral resistance)Sailing without using tiller (sails only)Reefing the main sail IV. Anchoring techniques and practiceShort and narrow channel tacking techniquesMid-term evaluation V. Variant rig identification(sloops, cutters, ketches, yaluls, schooners)Person overboard techniques/practice VI. Aids to navigation/chart viewing/identificationOcean sailing VII. Racing procedures and strategyStartsRacing - regatta VIII. Long course sailing regattaFinal Exam

Method(s) of Instruction

Lecture (02)
Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture and discussion (with whiteboard); video discussion; practical demonstrations; student participation with drills

Reading Assignments

Weekly reading assignment from required text.

Writing Assignments

written analysis, mid-term and final exams

Out-of-class Assignments

Weekly reading assignment from required text.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Write an analysis of movement, speed, and direction; demonstrate proficiency in sailing, knots, safety

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration