Boating and Parenting

Many see boating as just a hobby or a pastime, like fishing or tennis, but boating is not just recreation that any family can do, but it teaches people, especial children, some good and useful traits and skills.

If you want to get closer to you teenagers, and pry them away from the TV for a while, there’s nothing like a week end boating excursion. And even younger children will learn some great lessons and develop a love for sailing that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

Here are some reasons that a boating lifestyle is good for any family, whether boating is “in your blood” or not.

It’s Fun for All. If your kids love going to the beach or for fishing, then getting them on a boat where they can do all of that at the same time just as easily on a boat. There are plenty of other ways to have fun on a boat. And the best part is that boating gets you out on the water together. It’s a tailor made family outing with no distractions other than the boat itself.

A Healthy Choice. What sounds better for you kids? Driving to the local Fast Food Outlet with a crowd of strangers on a Saturday afternoon, or spending the afternoon on a boat with a picnic lunch with your family?

A Boat for Everyone. Some people believe that boating is a luxury only rich people can afford. But you can purchase a basic boat for $200 a month. Most of us spend more than that on dinners out, movies every month, not even considering what you kids are spending with their allowances.

Upkeep is no problem. Quality Canvas coverings from CMC Canvas LLC will protect you boat until you’re ready to sail again.