swimmermom3 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I just wanted to give those of you sailors who helped me last summer switch my injured swimmer son over to sailing. If he could sail every day, he would - even in the rain.:lol: He spent last summer and fall learning to sail 420's. This spring the top wish on his "to do" list came true. The sailing club created a middle school team of ten sailors. The kids are all learning to sail Lasers from a Master World Champion. My brain hurts from learning boat parts and how to rig and de-rig our charted boat. However, being "shore parent" beats the heck out of sitting on a bench at the pool any day. Thanks again for all of the encouragement and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I missed the switch, but I'm glad you've found something that makes him happy. It's good to see you around, too :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Ooooo, Lasers are FUN! Where's that envious smilie???? How wonderful for your son. Sailing is a life long sport, y'know, something he can enjoy in a tough physical way now - hauled out over the side of his boat on a wild run (did I mention I'm jealous???) - and when he's much older - tooling around with his grandkids in a nice day sailer. Fun, fun, fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That is cool! I am just ballast, but my husband used to own a sailboat and we have many friends and family who are sailors. My husband is also a pilot...he can go on forever about the aerodynamic differences and similarities between plans and sailboats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow, how utterly cool!! You're so fortunate to have a child who is passionate about something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That sounds like so much fun! I grew up on the water on all kinds of boats, but never learned to sail. I wish I had. It's good to see you, Lisa. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NZ Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Glad he likes sailing. I'm shore crew for my family of sailors & have found the benefits of sailing far outweigh the hassles. All my dc sail / have sailed optimists, sunbursts, seascout cutters, p-class yachts, & starlings. Ds#2 sails 420s with his school team & dd just bought herself a kestrel trailer sailer. Dd also crews on a tall ship & ds#1 crews for a friend on his keeler. Sailing can get addictive :tongue_smilie: Enjoy :D Sailing can be a lifelong activity shared by all ages. Blessings, Edited March 27, 2012 by Deb in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I don't think I was one of them - but I'm always thrilled to see people take up sailing :) :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It's great to hear that he was passionate about something and was able to find a new passion. (A relief to this mom of two sports boys. Always wondering how it would go if one got really sidelined.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I just wanted to give those of you sailors who helped me last summer switch my injured swimmer son over to sailing. If he could sail every day, he would - even in the rain.:lol: He spent last summer and fall learning to sail 420's. This spring the top wish on his "to do" list came true. The sailing club created a middle school team of ten sailors. The kids are all learning to sail Lasers from a Master World Champion. My brain hurts from learning boat parts and how to rig and de-rig our charted boat. However, being "shore parent" beats the heck out of sitting on a bench at the pool any day. Thanks again for all of the encouragement and advice. Just wait until he comes to tell you that he wants to quit college or work so that he can sail around the world:D By the way we were this close when we found out about dd. Now it will still be a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I just wanted to give those of you sailors who helped me last summer switch my injured swimmer son over to sailing. If he could sail every day, he would - even in the rain.:lol: He spent last summer and fall learning to sail 420's. This spring the top wish on his "to do" list came true. The sailing club created a middle school team of ten sailors. The kids are all learning to sail Lasers from a Master World Champion. My brain hurts from learning boat parts and how to rig and de-rig our charted boat. However, being "shore parent" beats the heck out of sitting on a bench at the pool any day. Thanks again for all of the encouragement and advice. That is so awesome! :party: I've been sailing and racing since I met my dh 22 years ago....it's such a great sport that one can do their entire life. We just bought my dd a Laser and can't wait to get it in the water. I'm so glad your son has found a passion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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