Passing the baton to the next generation

While the structure of youth and school competition helps to direct the herd, it is equally important to expose the next generation to a type of sailing that exists beyond the age-based organization.

Prior to the widespread growth of teenage scholastic sailing, kids would transition from their prams to the types of boats that were prevalent in their area. But nowadays, it can take a bit of pulling to introduce the options.

When it comes to boats that are affordable and easy to store and launch, the Sunfish Class rates high on the list. Here is an appeal from Class Youth Coordinator, Vicki Palmer:

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