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High Energy | Man Overboard

MAN OVERBOARD: First the Captain of the ship must explain the directions of the ship to it’s passengers. Starboard means the right side; Port means the left side; Bow means the front; and Stern means the back of the boat. After the Captain has tested the group on the different directions, the Captain yells, “Attention on the deck!” and everyone comes back to middle of ship so the Captain may add a few commands. Such commands include: “Man a ______ person lifeboat,” (fill in with certain number of people). The exact number of passengers get in a straight line, sitting down, straddling the person in front of their legs, and begin rowing. Other commands include “Man Overboard,” in which one person grabs a partner, and acts as if they are rescuing a drowning victim. “Man your cannon” means everybody grabs a partner; one partner is in the wheelbarrow position making cannon noises, while the other gets the legs. “Scrub the deck” means everyone gets down to scrub the deck. “Mop the deck” means everyone stands and mops the deck. “Everyone man the periscope” means everyone lies on their back and lifts their legs in the air. “Ride the dolphin” means everyone grabs a partner; one partner rides on the back of the other. “____ person prom” means that number of people start dancing in a circle repeating over and over, “promenade, promenade, promenade, etc...” “Pirates are coming” means everyone gets out the binoculars and begins looking for the pirates. “Hail the coastguard” means one person gets down on hands and knees and other puts on foot on their back, one hand on hip, and does a “rodeo” motion with other hand and shouts “Whew, whew, whew!” Finally, “The Captain is coming” means everyone stands at attention for the Captain. Note: Usually, the last few people to perform a command are given demerits. Once they receive three, they are eliminated from the game. It is a judgement the Captain must make. Do not eliminate anyone immediately, and gradually add in the commands. Be creative!