Siebel Culture & Values
What value is represented when we communicate to one another with first or preferred names?
inclusivity
What is the "CLEW" of a sail?
The aft (back) lower corner of the sail.
What is used to hoist (raise) the sails?
a halyard
What knot would I tie if I wanted a temporary, non-slipping loop?
a bowline
What does "FEELING BLUE" mean?
experiencing feelings of sadness or melancholy
Did you know? > If a captain or officer of a ship died while at sea, the crew would fly blue flags and paint a blue band along the ship’s hull. Over time, this symbol of grieving was equated with feeling sad or melancholy.
What is a habit of excellence?
something we do repeatedly until it becomes a habit
What is a "SPAR"?
a pole used to support a sail. (ie. a mast)
What is the fitting used to tie off a line?
a cleat
What knot would I tie if I wanted a stopper knot for sheets and halyards?
a figure 8
What does "PIPE DOWN" mean?
a request or command to be quiet
Did you know? > Ship crews received a variety of signals from the boatswain’s pipe. One signal was “piping down the hammocks,” which instructed the crew to go below decks and prepare for sleep.
What is a value?
a principle or standard of behavior
a pulley
What controls the trim of the mainsail?
a mainsheet
a cleat hitch
What does "KNOWING THE ROPES" mean?
having knowledge and experience of the appropriate procedures
Did you know? > Square-rigged ships are known to have horizontal spars and miles of rope in the rigging, making for a difficult task to keep track of their functions. Historically, it took an experienced sailor to memorize each rope’s placement and duty.
What value is represented with the KEEP-STOP-START activity?
student voice
What does "HELM" mean?
What controls the angle of the rudder?
a tiller and tiller extension
What knot would I tie if I wanted to combine two lines together of the same diameter?
a square knot
What does "BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES" mean?
prepare for trouble, take precautionary measures
Did you know? > Hatchways on ships were usually covered by a grill or left open to allow fresh air circulation. However, when bad weather threatened, the crew would cover these openings with tarpaulins and fasten them in place with wooden battens.
What are the 5 Siebel values?
What is a "POINT OF SAIL"?
The boat's direction is relative to the wind.
What is the fin at the stern of the boat used for steering called?
a rudder
What knot would I tie if I wanted to tie a rope to a post?
What does "HUNKY-DORY" mean?
perfect or just fine
Did you know? > A phrase commonly attributed to by American sailors who used it to describe a particular street in Japan called Honcho-dori. This street was known to lonely sailors for the services it provided.