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A collection of explanations for children of why boats behave as they do, and why their elders behave as they do on boats. Useful knowledge attractively imparted.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
A good place to start if you are considering home schooling. Written by a thoughtful many who was home schooled and is now home-schooling is children. Some useful links.
[Nels Tomlinson, USA]
In addition to publishing a monthly magazine, their web site is Resource Central for homeschooling question.
[Home Education Magazine, Tonasket, WA, USA]
Sailing novices charter bareboat in the Sea of Cortez and Tonga with their 10- and 12-year-olds and write about what others should expect.
[Jennifer Widom, Stanford, CA, USA]
Conducted to assess the differences between children who boat regularly with those who do not, the study finds that boating kids away with all kinds of personality, skill and behavior advantages over non-boaters. Study prepared for the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
[Foundation for Safe Boating and Marine Information, Brooklyn, NY, USA]
The author and partner school their two children on the boat without a formal program by reading to them, creating interest in the things around them, and using lots of educational resources (listed at the end of the article).
[SailNet, 21 February 2003]
Stories, activites, photos, workshops, camps, and more for and about children on cruising yachts.
[Kids Aboard, USA]
The advantages for families of taking the children on a long-term cruise, with a good description of various activities and materials to keep them interested.
[SailNet, 7 May 2004]
A family of liveaboards write a free e-zine for cruisers. Articles are categorized by their subject: experienced cruisers, education afloat, pets, budgeting, and a good section for those not yet afloat but dreaming about it. Back articles are available on their site.
[The Cruising Life, Vero Beach, FL, USA]
An annotated list of the various schooling options available to the sailing family, including the school-supplied curriculum, correspondence courses, and devising your own program. Includes tips for daily effectiveness.
[SailNet, 16 Aapril 2004]Jumping off the spinnaker pole at the bow was popular and there would often be a line of kids of all ages on the deck waiting their turn!
Liza Copeland
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