Cruising with Kids: Don't Leave the Dock Without Them!
Sailing wouldn't mean nearly as much to me if I couldn't share the joy that it brings me with my children. In fact, when I sail with my kids, the two biggest joy-producers in my life collide to create my fondest memories. I guess I'm lucky that my kids love sailing nearly as much as I do. I've been told that a teenage day may come when they'd rather be somewhere other than harnessing the wind with dear old dad. But until that day comes, you can bet I won't be leaving the dock without them. Anyone else with kids knows that cruising and sailing takes a few special considerations to accomodate their needs. What follows are my tips for cruising with kids on board. Use jacklines, harnesses and tethers . Safety is a major consideration whenever you sail with kids, but what exactly do you need to do differently? If we're cruising, we typically have our jacklines installed on deck, even if the kids aren't with us. But when they ...