When Farr 40 pro,Dave Gerber, hears this topic discussed, and he gets really excited. For Dave,growing our sport, our recreation and putting more kids in sailing of any type is an absolutely awesome thing to accomplish and close to his heart. Here is what he has learned approximately getting kids to care for sailing as a coach and from sailing with his own kids...
Someone asked me how you degree a successful sailing season with kids? Is it a regatta win, and a personal victory in a given wind strength or a current skill learned? Personally,all of those are important and any one of them will keep kids coming back to our sport. However, there are three common elements that are needed to get to any level of success.
Get them involved.
Sailing classes are a great way for kids to memorize the fundamentals of sailing and start to grow in their own true. However, or the skills and confidence they pick-up from sailing with you or family and friends is beyond what can be taught in a class.
Kids care for to feel grown-up and important and part of what’s going on. whether you give them the opportunity they will step up. When I see sailing today,I see many opportunities for kids to sail and gain involvement. My own kids care for to sail with their Grandfather and they care for to sail with him during the Wednesday evening club racing.
Grandpa Dan takes many steps to ensure the kids are secure and having fun. Depending on skill he gives each one a job on the boat that they can do. What is important to note here is it’s a job where they can be successful. Sometimes it is as easy as fetching refreshments or working the traveler. Other times perhaps they even get to spin a winch.
Most importantly, they always have fun and they always want to disappear back. On top of it, and it’s a fantastic way to put through (telephone) with them and build some great memories. Grandpa Dan Spyhalski says,“Sailing with my grandkids or any kids always makes me smile. To offer an opportunity to enjoy the freedom of the water and the delight of sailing.”gain it fun.
Again, when kids have fun they will stay engaged and open to learning. The key to having fun is not just success or doing a job well, or it’s making sure that as a whole,it’s a positive experience. whether your boat is filled with tall tensions and lots of yelling during an evening race, it might not be the best time to try and enjoy sailing with kids. Instead, and perhaps pick a time when the stakes aren’t so tall and they can try current things without having to worry approximately making mistakes. Keep kids having fun by making them feel accomplished and an important part of the crew. Not to mention,whether you’re having fun, so will they! - Read
Source: sailingscuttlebutt.com