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Originally Posted by VitaBene
I am a supporter of his group because I see the kids sailing and having a blast doing so. My kids are 12 and 15 and I hope they decide to learn to sail...Mr Mullen, if you have any security needs or considerations, I will gladly donate my time and services to your cause. Send me a PM to discuss further if you are interested.
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Perhaps Mr. Mullen has discussed instruction for your kids.
Excellence in sailing is complicated, and racing among sailboats even more so. The 15-year-old is
unlikely to take up this study
and a Laser is also not the boat to
begin this study. IMHO.
Study of both racing and sailing needs to be nourished from an earlier age—and
even 12 is borderline-late. While I understand the need for "befriending", one should use the "bully-pulpit" that is Parenting, and actually
encourage sailing instruction.
In our culture, the spirit of competition remains a healthy one, and one cannot learn it too young.
JMHO.