Markla and I have both recently acquired the latest must-have moth blog accessories, turning us into daddy moth bloggers. Declan Moth Markla and Abigail Carbon Narkla are both happy and healthy 3 and 2 month olds. The mums are good too.
As such our lives have changed focus somewhat. Let me just say that a 7 foot moth is feasible so watch out optis. Swimming lessons have started and the hiking bench is well underway.
They will both be providing moral support and sleepless nights at the yeppoon nationals. If the waves are anything like Mornington then the moral support will be essential, the sleepless nights not so much.
If any champions would like to contribute to your ultimate demise...I mean mentor the future of moth sailing, please make yourselves known.
Until then, we'll continue getting our boats ready for the season that started weeks ago.
PS, is it inappropriate to put a baby in a puppy life jacket?
PPS, how do you keep a baby entertained for a 10 hour drive?
Suggestions welcome...
Babies are easy, they sleep a lot. Wait until they are 2 and then strap them into a car for more than an hour or two when it isn't nap time... Better get some kids music on CD or your ipod.
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I don't know how it will work in a Moth but when Bora was 6-11 months his mom and I used to sail a 505 in Ayvalik Turkey, We would take him along in his baby seat and Mom would change him to the weather side before she got out on the wire. He would just continue sleeping withe spray hitting his face. Until one day when it looked like it was calm and we took along his baby sitter too. Before we were out 300 yards from the shore, I saw a white capped front coming from the other end of the bay decided to turn back immediately but capsized about 100 yards from the shore when the front hit us. He actually kept himself up with Mom's help and did not even cry!!! Of course I felt like a fool taking the chance so many times. However, as you can see he is more at home on the water than on land. So may be starting them early helps.
ReplyDeleteLove the story Mr Gulari, thanks for that.
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