Hannah's 1st time sailing on Leola

Probably the last sail of the season and Hannah's 1st time on the water in our 73 year old boat. We sailed from Felixstowe Ferry in Suffolk, up the river Deben. Very little wind so we had to use the engine most of the time which is noisy. No video camera so used my digital camera. Max is 6 and Hannah is almost 4, it was a great family day out and my dad, Maurice came too. Thanks for watching. Lesley

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• flydarling
• sailing
• yacht
• river
• Deben
• Felixstowe
• Suffolk
• England

[NEENEE54]

yeah, our grandson noah was out with "papa" and his dad in a bit of a storm, he was 12 at the time. heavy seas, heeling badly etc...he was hanging on to the winch and praying...it was really funny they said. he's done it again many times- he's 14 now. they get used to it. but safety first of course, no babies in that kind of weather. I HAVE PICS on facebook, (Denie Heppner)under album called "serendipity".

[flydarling]

Will have to look you up my hubby has a facebook account. I think it's good to be challenged when you're a kid (when you're old enough) there's too much health and safety. I think kids who are never allowed to think on their feet or experience the thrill of climbing trees will not have strong skills for dealing with a life that is unpredictable. L

[NEENEE54]

well it're really nice to see beautiful things on youtube, there is so much garbage! we have an old boat, 1982 CT, "Serendipity", out of taiwan...34 ft ocean-going full-keel "slug", but we love her. we've had the grandkids on her since they were just babes, but only in nice weather. they love to hang off the side with their feet in the water when we heel. i'm a bit nervous too but they are pretty careful and adore sailing. i'll have to post a video next time. we live/sail in the Philippines.

[flydarling]

Your boat's big, we're only 23ft! I imagine the water is beautiful where you live. Here it's cold and not often very clear as there's a lot of sand churned up in it. When we sail on the other grandad's boat in Cornwall we see more as the water's often clear and blue.

Max lost his confidence a year ago, stormy & water coming over the sides. Dad and grandad didn't notice he was really scared, I was home with Hannah. But he can't wait to go out again, we've slept on Leola and put the fun back! L

[NEENEE54]

what a lovely video. some really sweet shots...hannah saying quietly "i love you"....three generations...the sound of the wind in the sails...a perfect family video!

[flydarling]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The boat used to belong to Joe's father so it's a family boat. As his dad now lives in Cornwall these videos keep him in touch with his old boat and growing family. But I'm always thrilled when others get something out of them too! Cheers, Lesley

[NEENEE54]

so true. would love to connect on facebook. this is a bit public :> "they" say one of the problems with this generation of kids is that they are overprotected...car seats, baby seats, high chairs, etc. sailing is a good way to take risks in a wonderful, natural environment, and kids just fall in love with boats. serendipity is definitely part of our family!!!

[flydarling]

You're very welcome, that's what friends do - share! Cheers, Lesley

[joeabro1]

cool video friend thanks for sharing.

[flydarling]

It's a good place to moor our boat because we can choose to sail on the river or go out to sea. We only go out to sea when it's an all adult trip. We have a lot of fun on the boat whether it's in or out of the water. Cheers, Lesley