[quote=pbegle]This whole idea of" having fun" in life I don't subscribe to. Next time out, put the 8 yr old on the wire & when he's comfortable, hand him the tiller extension & have him steer a proper course. At a later time, hand him mainsheet also. My daughter started landsailing at 8 and now at 15 is an expert. She skippers my Tornado & can singlehand it in moderate winds. Adjust the trap wires properly for the kids & have them work the wire. Have them put first the jib up & down, later the main. By age 10-12 they should be able to take boat out in a confined area. My daughter started out on P-16. The idea is they are not there for "the ride", but to do all of it themselves. Pete[/quote]
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