ISPA Instructor Clinic in Comox, BC

I will be in Comox for the week taking part in a Method of Instruction and Practical Sailing Evaluation Clinic in order to become an ISPA certified Instructor for the ISPA Competent Crew and Day Skipper sail programs.

ISPA (International Sail and Power Association) is a western Canada based Sail and Power instruction program -  http://www.ispassociation.ca/
 

View from the DSYC dock...

Monday and Tuesday was spent preparing Lesson Plans on various sailing topics and then presenting to the group. Feedback was provided by all.

S/V Gloman Magic - our Instruction vessel for the Clinic

Wednesday was spent on the boat and on the water, again in instruction mode - topics such as engine start-up procedure, standing and running rigging, and knots. On the water topics included the sailing circle. We did quite a few heave-to COB's - some of us with questionable success.

Comox Valley Marina

Thursday was spent maneuvering the boat under power and doing several single line dockings. This a great technique for a short or single handed crew, then it was out to do more heave-to COB with much better success.

View towards Vancouver Island and the Comox Glacier

At the conclusion of the day it was announced that we had all passed the Clinic - it was a sigh of relief after the last 2 strenuous days.

ISPA Instructor Class of 2016

Two Bilge Keeled Boats at CVM - Purposely Aground