Below is the schedule we generally follow on our classroom sails. This is a working model and modifications will be necessary. We make every attempt to follow this schedule strictly. If the students arrive early, or express an interest in returning late, we will adjust accordingly. "Unstructured time" is always a plus and gives students a chance to follow up on particular interests with the crew or simply enjoy sailing. This time will be fit in whenever possible, but will be secondary to learning stations. The learning stations may vary on each sail, but will be decided on before departure.

"Traditional Navigation with Sextants and Leadlines"

"Modern Piloting"

"Providence as a Sloop of War"

"Block and Tackles; Physics and Mechanical Advantage"

· History of the Providence OR History of India Point Park

· Vocabulary and Orientation (done underway while docklines are put away)

· The Gaspee affair (during lunch)

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· sails should be ungasketed

· decks clean

· deck boxes cleaned off

· teaching materials for each station handy

· gangway set up

· crew should be familiar with watch assignment and learning station

· volunteers should arrive at least ½ hour before departure

We will signal the beginning and end of each station with a stroke of the bell. If a volunteer is available, this could be his/her duty.
Volunteers will start out as "roamers", listening in on learning stations and helping with sail and line handling. As familiarity increases, they will become more involved in teaching learning stations.