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FAQS About Going on a Boating Trip With Children

Some families have a sailboat with a mooring and can sail very young children. If you want to know more about tips for sailing with young children, visit https://thefairytaletraveler.com/2016/04/28/boating-kids-tips/. A sixteen-foot boat doesn’t have a mooring or other safe event for babies and toddlers. Because of this, wait until kids were four and five to sail for the first time. The thrill of being on the water and boats is pretty fun, but there are many different components to consider for a successful sailing trip with kids.

Boating Safety

boatingSailors planning to bring children outdoors may want to reconsider establishing lifelines if they are not on the boat. Nylon safety nets can also be decoded (be sure to stretch them well, so the child bounces on the net instead of getting caught in it). Boats that include a bunk have the enjoyable advantage of creating a mobile playroom: the bunk can be softened with various pillows and plenty of soft toys.

Sailing Preparation for Children

Since the children are still a bit young, their “help” was quite limited. But it helped them understand the names of the different parts of the sailboat and made them feel like they were on your team. There are many books out there that are incredibly helpful for parents of beginning sailors. Sailing for Kids (by Gary Kibble) is excellent for older kids who want to learn the perfect terminology and methods to help them sail. The book is written by a British, the sailing areas are probably unfamiliar to Americans. No matter the region, the tips for keeping kids active and entertained aboard the sailboat are invaluable.

Sailboat Launch

boatingWe found that launching the boat was the most troublesome part of sailing with all of our little ones. The parking lot was quite crowded, and the kids tended to run to the boat in a frenzy of excitement. Since our son can’t hear very well, this caused a few moments of panic as we tried to raise the post and attach the forestay and coverings.

Children Entertainment on a Boating Trip

boatingLarge sailboats with bunk beds offer several ways to entertain young children. Most small children don’t fall asleep until the boat is underway, and a bunk is the best place for them. Having a toy fishing pole is an excellent way to keep kids entertained. Another option (in calmer weather, of course) is to tie a small plastic container to a rope and let the child pull it through the water when the boat is underway. 

Anxiety in the Water

While many children are excited by the idea of racing on the water, some may be afraid of the rocking of the boat, sea spray, and other unpredictable events that come with sailing. Once launched, the kids can hold the lines on the dock to keep the vessel close to the pier. We had an adult acting as a “copy” by holding one of these lines: The children felt they were doing an important job, and the adult supporting them provided an extra measure of safety. Keep sailing while having fun, and if your child is excited about the experience, wait a few years until he or she is ready.…

family at the back the car

What You Need to Prepare When Traveling With Kids

If you are with the family that likes to travel, you probably know the struggle of being on a road trip with kids. It is undeniably frustrating if you don’t know what to do. Kids will often have short attention span, so they always find something they want to do. Here are the best tips for traveling with children.

Take Your Time

If you will be on the road for more than 10 hours, stay one night at a hotel and continue the travel within the next two days, you should bring an overnight bag. This is where you put everything of your important stuff accessible so that when you and your family are up for rest at a hotel, you will not go through rummaging all the bag you brought to find a tissue paper. Also, remember to take a few breaks here and there. A kid will often want to keep moving. So, do some stretches at each stop.

family inside the car

Bring a Portable Potty

I understand that it is weird and quite disgusting, but it will save your life many times if you get stuck in traffic with your two-year-old kid and can’t wait for another 15 minutes to get to a crooked gas station in the middle of nowhere. You can find out good quality, clean, and convenient folding potty that is cheap.

Release the Energy Out

You might prefer going stops to a place that has playgrounds, so whatever the weather, the kids can release all their energy. Let your strategy be letting your kid play for a while, taking pee breaks, and getting go-to foods. This way, they can eat in the vehicle. It would not only kill time but since they’ll be sitting anyway, might as well in the car while on the road.

 

Take Advantage of Each Stop

If you want to stop for a meal, the best place is Cracker Barrel. They’re nice because they have a mini shop with toys and jewelry for kids to walk around and watch. This is a great way to stretch your thighs and have fun.

Bring Activity Boxes

Every before a family road trip, prepare yourself the “box activities” for kids on the go. Using a shoebox will be great for storing crayons or markers, so kids can put all the pencils on the flipped lid so it won’t roll anywhere in the car. Or fill a cup and put it on top. Sometimes we cover the shoebox with paper and let the children decorate and personalize it while traveling.

These are just a few of the things you should prepare if your family plans to go on a road trip and tag your kids along.…