Crew age !! [John]

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John wrote:

I'm trying to persuade my 10 yr daughter to crew at the next Grafham Cat open in October. Is there an age lower limit and does she have to join the Sprint 15 association too ??
John.
Ps.. congratualations to George.. does he sail Sp15's in Canada too ??

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Stuart replied:

Hi John
My son started when he was 8 crewing for me he didnt have to join the sprint 15 association.The main problem I have had over the last 6 years is keeping them warm as they can get very wet and cold the best investment I made was a dry suit.
P.S I have now got my boat back to myself as he is now sailing on his own its alot quieter.

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Jeremy White replied:

My 8 year old daughter crewed for me at the Nationals,first time on a Cat. I told her it was the ultimate funfair ride,flying high in the air,diving through waves with a hose in your face and generally pretty scary. I think that as long as you have prepared them they should be ok. Keeping warm was only a problem between races.