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US ILCA 7 representative for Paris 2024
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- Post #261
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
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US ILCA 7 representative for Paris 2024
Three plus one on the way too. I'll have to try your technique Four kids of my own - no sailors. All had a turn as juniors, none stuck at it. (Two shark phobic daughters - took up horse riding instead. I remind them of how safe sailing is relatively every time I have to sit with them in...- Rambler
- Post #259
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
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Actually, given the quality of the Heron fleet at the moment (or last time I saw it), I doubt I'd be kicking arses. A lot of really, really good sailors piled in with their very young children. It was a really nice scene last I saw it at a regatta (pre COVID). Got a Grandchild coming along?- Rambler
- Post #257
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
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US ILCA 7 representative for Paris 2024
There could be a bit of thread drift here, but I'm not alone in committing that sin. There is a significant and problematic gap between the Pacers, Quests, Herons and other similar boats and, to take your example of the next tier up, which I agree with, Tasers and NS14s. It does make it very...- Rambler
- Post #255
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
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US ILCA 7 representative for Paris 2024
The big dropout seems to be when they start their HSC in years 11 & 12. After that Uni. After that, well, life gets busy and Dad's not paying any more. That is precisely why I concentrate on adults. And at that stage adults can self select for 'thrills' if that's what they want.- Rambler
- Post #253
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
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US ILCA 7 representative for Paris 2024
This is a recurring discussion (let's not say arguement) which has been repeated on a number of threads on this forum. Curious and I have crossed paths many times over it. The reality is there is a spectrum of people who, if they could, would like a spectrum of boats. Some are adventurous, some...- Rambler
- Post #249
- Forum: Dinghy Anarchy
