JimH wrote:
.......kids?

We have 2, both of which are hard core boating addicts.

Both grew up on boats:

Just 10 y/o daughter, not that big into power boating but is planning on
taking the Power Squadron course this fall/winter.

Just 8 y/o son, already an excellent pilot, & skippers our tiller
Alumacraft alone since 6(w/ rider grandparent/aunt/uncle/mom in boat)
and he is the only one of the kids in the bay that can get it started.
Likes driving the inboard OK, but is much more comfortable with the
Glastron/115 Evinrude outboard(I think because of the steering & quicker
response). He can't understand why 7 or 8 year olds can't get their
license and drive alone.

I can't get either one too interested in sailing alone, but they like
the ride-along once in a while. They do like to canoe & kayak.

Rob