Every Irish Sailing Instructor Pack now includes a set of Wet Notes, designed to help record clear, real-time observations while on the water. Feedback is most effective when it is specific and a single, detailed observation can be more valuable to a learner than general praise or correction. However, when supporting several learners at once, it can be difficult to keep track of the details.
Wet Notes help to record how each learner engages with a task and how close they are to achieving the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for the intended learning outcome. These observations give a clearer picture of each learner's development and help decide what feedback to provide, and when.
Recording key observations in a learner's Irish Sailing Passport also helps instructors adapt future sessions to the individual needs of a sailor, allowing each person to build on previous progress. It also gives learners a record of what they have achieved so far and the areas to work on.
Before going out on the water, write each student's name down on a page and aim to identify one specific strength and one area for development for each one during each session. You can also use your Wet Notes to record key observation cues to look out for during sessions. Additional Wet Notes are available to purchase through the Irish Sailing Shop.