Children love the freedom and excitement of dinghy sailing and it’s a great way to start sailing.
Like all sports it is much easier to learn the ropes when you are young and those who learned to sail as children acquire a natural feel for the wind and water that takes much longer to achieve as an adult.
Most clubs will take children from about 6 – 7 years old, although it is possible to start much younger if they are good swimmers and enjoy getting wet!
The RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2011