A heart-warming contribution regarding junior sailing was sent to Scuttlebutt from J/29 sailor Casey Schnoor--"To echo Marc Jocobi's comments on juniors and beer can racing (#3552), our J-29 crew aboard "ONO" consistently sailed the San Diego Beers Can's last year with 3-5 "under 10 yr olds" (only one was mine), my wife (Mom), and 2-3 Dad's, new to sailing or who had been away for many years.
We had a great time with the kids involved in tactics and maneuvers and they were just as excited when we got the class gun as when we couldn't hear the class gun.
Making it a class requirement might be a good idea but I suggest you DON'T WAIT; it is too much fun and extremely rewarding to share those Wednesday nights with kids and new sailors! Ono is very much looking forward to the 2012 season with the same great multi aged crew!" Sailing Photos on Scuttlebutt Facebook page.
