On two occasions we have ventured out the heads for a feel of sailing in the ocean. Our timing hasn't been great as both times there has been at least a 3 metre swell and 20 knots of wind. Nevertheless the kids have loved the experience with comments like
They have there own wet weather clothes, harness and life jackets which makes for a fairly relaxed wife (well as relaxed as my wife can be!!!). We clip them in whenever we are sailing or out the heads. All other times they wear their life jackets and do so without an argument. They really love their time on the boat.
We are currently sitting in the marina having returned from our weekend out in the harbour and the kids refuse to go home. The are now referring to the boat as 'boat home'. They have such a great time on the boat fishing, acting out and playing with their Lego.
On a negative note unfortunately the mainsail bolt rope ripped in half when we were hoisting it, so we have a bit of a repair bill to sort out before our next adventure.
