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Ex Boat Kid Wants Boat Life Back
8 July 2025 · 10 min · 2K views
What this video covers
Sailing Britican owner Simon and his 15-year-old daughter, Sienna, are integrating Sienna into their charter business as a junior crew member and youth coordinator.▶ 0:00 Sienna, who lived aboard the vessel from age three until 12, will assist families by entertaining children, teaching them about boat life, and helping with sailing tasks like anchoring and sail handling.▶ 2:18 This arrangement aims to allow parents to focus on sailing instruction while their children engage in supervised activities such as snorkeling, board games, and wildlife spotting.▶ 1:58 Sienna brings experience from her previous time on board, including a 250-mile passage she completed with her father, and her current role as a YMCA junior counselor.▶ 1:12 The charters are available during school breaks, with costs limited to travel expenses.▶ 3:07 The initiative serves as a resource for families testing the viability of the cruising lifestyle, providing a perspective on boat life from a former child resident.
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