Get the Kids out on the water.

bkhallpass wrote: Good to see this old thread pop up once again. BKH

spiralhelix wrote: Aside from Keith St. Onge having his daughter on skis at 6 mos,, what age do most of you start kids out on the water?

Most of the kids in our big extended family have learned at 6-8. That's when they have wanted to learn with no prodding. I think knowing how to swim first is a good idea, but most kids have that down well before 6 if they go to the lake a lot.

Go back and look at first picture of this thread. My daughter at 2.

BKH

Though this isn't a "Kids out on the water...skiing", we are teaching them a valuable lesson. If you go out on the boat, you gotta help keep it clean!



Aside from Keith St. Onge having his daughter on skis at 6 mos,, what age do most of you start kids out on the water? I am hoping next season (at 3) is acceptable. She loves the boat and can swim, but the Mrs. doesn't think she will be ready.

That sounds great, such a good experience for the kids, and nice of you and the other person to do it.

Thanks Pete, that's the plan!

Been a productive year, thus far. My 3 year old son has been riding the trainers around, and my 5 year old daughter has been skiing, wakeboarding, and most recently taken an interest in barefooting. Here's some pics and videos I've been collecting from this year.

Blake on trainers:


Dagny after a deep water start:


Triples with the kids:



Dagny's first time in the swing:


Of course, some weekends have been too busy for the boat so we've had to get on the water by way of other means...

Ah yes, Get the kids out on the water.
Here's a proud day for me.
My sons first barefoot deep water start.


and proud dad and son circa 1997


pics scanned from slides. Color and brightness not good but the day will never be forgotten.

Gotta love Arizona. We've had 95 degree days and the kids have enjoyed lake activities since February..

My daughter just turned 5 this weekend, might be a while before we have a need for those. I got her a full suit this winter, we'll probably use those if she decides she wants to try it this year.

Thanks,

Brian

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M3Fan wrote: skutsch wrote:    I would love for her to spend some time with you to get some course and trick tips. Would you be game? Of course!

Yea me too. I'm practicing for the Marquette team as well. Cough......

I just need a 200 to practice behind to get better.

Joel come on up sometime this summer. We can splash the 176 and hit a few breweries.

Joel - It literally took me 3 years of "encouragement" from Frankenotter to take the Sport on the river. Let's just say, when you wipe your boat down after the cruise - you might as well take the towels and put them in the garbage. The river is FAR from clean. But if you want to go, we can certainly show you the ropes!

She is a freshman this year, and joined last fall. She only skied one tournament but ABSOLUTELY loved it! Then they elected her captain of the women't team for next year. So NOPE she was not a Bennett's last year and YES Marquette kids know how to party - always did, always will - HA! She won't make Bennetts this year (she is on a mission trip) but anxious to go next spring break. I would love for her to spend some time with you to get some course and trick tips. Would you be game?

Oh, I can't wait to here the story on that barge, please be sure to share!!!