Took My 1 1/2 Year Old Daughter Out Today on the Dinghy

[rebel heart]

Her first sailing trip was at maybe a month, offshore at three months, and now I've got her in the dinghy. At what age should I spraypaint sponsor logos on, give her some sandwiches, and have her break the circumnavigation record?

[Ocean Girl]

Awesome!!!

[SkiprJohn]

You both look like you're having a great time. Well done.

[colemj]

Circumnavigation at one and a half??? Let's just say that boat has sailed for your old girl.

If they aren't packed and off and out by 3 weeks old, it just isn't going to cut it in today's world.

Mark

[rebel heart]

Originally Posted by colemj

Circumnavigation at one and a half??? Let's just say that boat has sailed for your old girl.

If they aren't packed and off and out by 3 weeks old, it just isn't going to cut it in today's world.

Mark

I was worried that if I started her too soon she might run into a container ship.

[sailcruiser]

That's awesome! I wish I had started that young. Great father-daughter time too! SC

[dacust]

Originally Posted by rebel heart

I was worried that if I started her too soon she might run into a container ship.

I say the container ships should just have to look out for themselves. I mean, what's the worth of a couple of container ships compared to the value of a world record?

-dan

[deckofficer]

Look out Laura, your an old lady next to this one.

[mrlassiter]

Where's the 'like' button for these threads?
Good job, Dad! She looks happy as a clam!

[David_Old_Jersey]

I dunno about the RTW solo trip - I think it would be prudent to wait until she is at least 4 .

But never too early to add a "donate now" button on her Website

[SaucySailoress]

Guys, guys - you don't have to send her around the world to get a record... Couldn't you just get those stickers and send her solo around the bay? Asn soon as she can hold a course and turn the tiller the right way... off you go!