Sailing Solo: Zac Sunderland's Adventure
Sailing Solo: Zac Sunderland's Adventure
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Sailing Solo: Zac Sunderland's Adventure
Flashback
What do you already know about explorers at sea?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will know:
What it is like to sail solo
About Zac Sunderland, and understand his challenges and achievements
Who is Zac Sunderland?
Zac Sunderland was born in 1991, in California, America
He was just 16 years old when he sailed around the world by himself.
He became the youngest person to do this.
He sailed over 28,000 miles across three oceans.
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Brave and Adventurous
Imagine being on a boat by yourself, with only the sea around you. It takes courage and adventurous spirit!
Zac wanted to see if he could do something difficult and exciting.
He also loved sailing and wanted to explore the world.
Challenges at Sea
Zac faced 30 foot waves and storms.
He had to learn how to manage being all alone.
He had to take care of his boat all by himself.
He had to plan his meals and water, making sure he didn't run out.
He had to navigate his way using maps, tools and equipment.
He had to complete his school work on the boat.
Daily Life on a Boat
Scared
Tired
Lonely
Proud
Excited
Sailing the boat
Fixing broken things
Preparing all meals
Checking the weather
Planning next steps in the journey
Tasks to Do
Feelings
How Did He Stay Safe?
Zac used tools like a lifejacket, radio, and GPS to stay safe and communicate with others if he needed help.
Let’s Imagine: You Sail Solo!
What would you do if you were alone on a boat?
What would you need?
How might you feel?
We will act this out and write a mini diary of what you do on the boat that day!
Think about:
the weather
your feelings
navigating
the jobs you have to get done
