In article .net,
Pony Express wrote:
Just finished a learn to sail program for 22 home
schooled kids. What a great group. These kids
all wanted to be there - all wanted to learn -
just couldn't get enough. These have been the
most polite, well-behaved kids I've ever taught.
In only 6 two-hour lessons, they were racing and
doing well. All could rig, sail to windward,
round marks, jibe, etc. 22 more kids that are
hooked on sailing. That's what it's all about!
S.

Kids can be awesome! We did something similar for disadvantaged
minority kids a few weeks ago. There were 14 of them... some were
pretty rough customers. They were amazingly polite and enthusiastic.
Several didn't want to leave at the end of the day. At the end of
the second session, they were heeling over the Capri 16.5s and dipping
their heads in the water.

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Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."