Who's Your Daddy?

The First Vice President explains the legal concept of "in loco parentis" (temporary guardianship) for unrelated minor crew members traveling to away regattas. The article emphasizes the importance of formally establishing this legal status for safety, emergency medical treatment, and clarifying responsibility while away from parents.

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• legal issues
• crew management
• minor crew
• safety
• guardianship