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Pushing the tiller in the opposite direction of where I wanted the boat to go, I quickly learned how to maneuver the sailboat. This day was June 22, 2009, my first day on the job at the Downtown Sailing Center. What started as my first time rigging and sailing a boat turned into discovering a new passion of making a difference by sailing.
Being the only Asian in the Sailor-in-Training program did not stop me from gaining new friendships. We were employees with no clue on rigging and maneuvering sailboats. In summer heat, we grabbed our life-jackets and headed down the docks to rig sailboats. Our sailing knowledge grew everyday. Tacking and jibing a boat became natural skills. Concepts, such as man-overboard, docking and capsize recovery, was continuously practiced. On special occasions, we assisted boats with children and disabled people. I enjoyed seeing the excitement that came across people's faces when taking their first sail. By insuring safety, we made sure our passengers had a great time. We were in the classroom weekly, learning about college admissions and SAT tips. As a team, we prepped for a camping trip to Sandy Point beach and an overnight boating trip. At the pool, we helped each other improve swimming skills. Dressing nicely for a college visit and an etiquette dinner, we even complimenting one another on how we dressed. Who knew that we had style after wearing worn-out clothing to work everyday!
Faced with frightening tasks, I realized that goals could be accomplished when you put your best foot forward. Taking advantage of my summer, I made a difference on people's lives. Each day filled with laughter, learning and sailing. Those weekly checks never matched my amazing summer experience. Remember three rules when sailing with me: Always 1) wear your life-jacket 2) remain seated and 3) have fun. The exhausting days of rigging sailboats and learning new boating concepts paid off. Next summer, I am looking forward to back as a sailing instructor!
Pushing the tiller in the opposite direction of where I wanted the boat to go, I quickly learned how to maneuver the sailboat. This day was June 22, 2009, my first day on the job at the Downtown Sailing Center. What started as my first time rigging and sailing a boat turned into discovering a new passion of making a difference by sailing.
Being the only Asian in the Sailor-in-Training program did not stop me from gaining new friendships. We were employees with no clue on rigging and maneuvering sailboats. In summer heat, we grabbed our life-jackets and headed down the docks to rig sailboats. Our sailing knowledge grew everyday. Tacking and jibing a boat became natural skills. Concepts, such as man-overboard, docking and capsize recovery, was continuously practiced. On special occasions, we assisted boats with children and disabled people. I enjoyed seeing the excitement that came across people's faces when taking their first sail. By insuring safety, we made sure our passengers had a great time. We were in the classroom weekly, learning about college admissions and SAT tips. As a team, we prepped for a camping trip to Sandy Point beach and an overnight boating trip. At the pool, we helped each other improve swimming skills. Dressing nicely for a college visit and an etiquette dinner, we even complimenting one another on how we dressed. Who knew that we had style after wearing worn-out clothing to work everyday!
Faced with frightening tasks, I realized that goals could be accomplished when you put your best foot forward. Taking advantage of my summer, I made a difference on people's lives. Each day filled with laughter, learning and sailing. Those weekly checks never matched my amazing summer experience. Remember three rules when sailing with me: Always 1) wear your life-jacket 2) remain seated and 3) have fun. The exhausting days of rigging sailboats and learning new boating concepts paid off. Next summer, I am looking forward to back as a sailing instructor!
