Sailing is completely age- and gender-neutral, and it’s often done in intergenerational groups. Photo by Dan Phelps
Imagine asking a husband and wife team in their 50s to seriously compete in hockey or asking a father-son or mother-daughter team to join forces on the gymnastics squad. It will never happen. That it can and does happen in sailing is what makes sailing so special. If you really want to impress your friends, ask them to go sailing with you. Tell them to bring their kids, or if they don’t have any, to bring their siblings, spouses, parents, or even their grandparents. You can do this whether you’re a lifelong sailor with your own boat or a novice signing up for a first sailing class at the local center. You won’t get blank stares. Instead, expect excitement for a great “new” idea. When you go sailing, you’ll be building on a grand tradition of outdoor family fun and adventure and creating unforgettable family memories—even if the family does not make it to the Olympic Games.
“If you really want to impress your friends, ask them to go sailing with you.” by Nicholas Hayes, author of Saving Sailing savingsailing.com
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