Tips For Kids

Guidance from a young sailor for kids new to Thistle racing. Arden covers overcoming fear of capsizing and high-wind situations, what to bring (life jacket, watch, water shoes, gloves), understanding crew jobs, rigging procedures, and identifying key boat parts. She encourages kids to embrace sailing and learn the boat.

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• youth
• sailing tips
• crew
• boat
• family