Sailing with Handicapped Children

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Shirley Johnson

As a female Captain, I feel out os sorts at times, in a predominately Male leisure. However, my first-mate is Charlotte, my handicapped 11y/o daughter. She is mentally retarded about 2 to 3 developmentaly. Are there other parents who sail with their children who can give me hints on comforts and entertainment. I have learned to bring along her bean bag that way she is comfortable wherever she sits.
 
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Geoff

Sailing with children with disabilities

I have sailed several times with young children with disabilities. We did not do anything too different other than I have netting around my boat and the kids wear harnesses. They have worked great with the children I have taken sailing. Good luck
 
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