Hi everyone!
Interested in learning more about sailing. Currently I have no money to buy a boat (toddler with another one on the way), but want to eventually get my own boat. I grew up on a sunfish and loved it, especially when we could flip it. Anyway, just wanted to say hello!
Having young children does put a cramp in most people's sailing lifestyle. But hey, the kids will grow up and, in the meantime, you can look forward to sharing good times on a boat, whether it be a Sunfish or something else.
True, and I wouldn't rush this toddler thing for the whole world. Its infuriating at times but mostly its wonderful. Boat can wait. My kid is fearless so I know she'll love it when we do get one.
welcome to the forum, windwardbound! this is a great place, and there are a ton of helpful people who can help answer any questions.
don't give up on sailing with young kids, though! I took my 2 youngest boys (ages 6 and 2 1/2 yrs old) out on the Sunfish on Lake Michigan last summer - it was a really calm day, with almost no waves, and just enough light wind to move along the water. they both loved it, and my (now 3-yr old) son still remembers it!
I hope you can come around a deal soon. Keep your eyes open on craigslist free section and maybe you will be lucky. I know here in Utah under the ksl.com classifieds there have been people giving some for free.