Palermo: Sailor for a Day. Regatta boat excursion

I'll describe the day... but with a little bit of guidance: as you read, try to imagine yourself on the boat and ask yourself why each activity is necessary. Are you ready? Let's get started!⛵️ 1. Welcome & briefing on the jetty (30 min) • Introduction of the crew. • Mini-introduction to the parts of the boat: rudder, mainsail, jib, winch. • Objective: to physically understand where to put your hands and feet. Question for you: Which part of the boat do you think is most important to know right away to feel confident? 2. Leaving the harbor & initial maneuvers (1 hr) • How to move around safely on board. • You'll immediately try steering as you leave the harbor (with assistance). • Sensations of the wind: “feeling” the boat accelerate or slow down. 3. Active sailing: luffing and bearing away (2 hrs) • Taking turns at the helm every 10–15 minutes. • Try trimming the mainsail with small movements: ease, sheet in. • Understand how the angle changes in relation to the wind. Mini-check: Do you know what the terms "luff" and "bear away" mean? Would you like to try to explain them in your own words? 4. Break at anchor & “wind game” (1 hr) • We stop in a cove. • Light lunch and a nice dip for those who want to. • Game: Identify where the wind is coming from by looking only at the waves, flags and sensations on your face. 5. Basic maneuvers: tacking and gybing (2 hrs) • We'll practice tacking several times, coordinating the rudder and sails. • One or two gentle gybes to understand how to change tack. • Rotation of roles: helmsman, trimmer, observer. Short question: In your opinion, which part of the maneuver is more difficult: steering the helm or coordinating with the person trimming the sails? 6. Re-entry & debrief (30 min) • Discussion of feelings: What was the most satisfying part? • Brief technical summary of the goals achieved. • A “final game”: I'll ask you to describe the tack in 3 clear steps.