Irish Sailing has introduced waterproof notebooks as part of the Small Boat Sailing Scheme Instructor Course pack. Designed for use on the water, these notebooks allow instructors to record observations and learner performance in real time, even in wet and challenging conditions. Capturing notes as skills are demonstrated helps ensure feedback is accurate and evidence based, rather than reliant on memory.
The notebooks also support tracking individual progress throughout a session or course, enabling clear, targeted coaching conversations ashore. This simple addition strengthens instructor effectiveness and supports Irish Sailing’s commitment to high-quality learning and development.