Leadership

We teach students to embody the values of our COURAGE curriculum, both on the water and off. As they learn to sail, participate in team-building activities and discussions, and engage in community service projects around the harbor, our students cultivate essential life skills including those in communication, teamwork and leadership.

C

Cooperative

• Definition: Works with others towards common goals.
• Recipie: Communication • Compromise • Patience
• Lingo: We can do this together. How can I help? We are a team.
• Actions: Actively participates. Encourages others. Communicates effectively.

O

Open-Minded

• Definition: Listen's to others ideas; is willing to consider new ideas.
• Recipie:Tolerance •Friendliness • Sportsmanship
• Lingo: What do you think? I never thought of it that way. That's a good idea.
• Actions: Considers others' input. Welcomes change.

U

Understanding

• Definition: Accepts others with tolerance and sympathy.
• Recipie:Forgiveness • Communication • Sympathy • Good Listening Skills
• Lingo: I see what you mean. It's okay to make mistakes.Let's try again.
• Actions: Sees a situation from someone else's point of view.

R

Responsible

• Definition: Chooses between right and wrong; keeps their word.
• Recipie:Accountability •Punctuality • Follow-Through • Trustworthy
• Lingo: I will. You can count on me. That was my fault.
• Actions: Arrives to class on-time. Brings all equipment on boat. Keeps boat clean.

A

Adventurous

• Definition: Seeks out new experiences with enthusiasm.
• Recipie:Effort •Participation •Dedication • Interest
• Lingo: I'm willing to try.This is fun. Can I do that?
• Actions: Tries something unfamiliar. Overcomes fear.

G

Giving

• Definition: Looks for ways to positively contribute to their community and the environment.
• Recipie:Passion •Hard Work•Stewardship • Generosity
• Lingo: I want to do more.How can I help?
• Actions: Picks up trash on the pier. Lends a hand when needed.

E

Enterprising

• Definition: Undertakes projects with imagination and initiative.
• Recipie:Motivation • Creativity • Imagination •Learning •Knowledge
• Lingo: How does this work? I know I can do it. Let's try this.
• Actions: Does not give up. Tries new approaches to problems.