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Laura - as the others above said, just watch the weather very carefully and make sure you can handle the boat well enough to deal with the conditions. If there is any question about that, it seems that motoring on the ICW is a good way to go. Shelter is good while you're getting up to speed.

I would have loved to have had adventurous parents like you guys. You and your kids are going to have a blast! And from everything I've read about families sailing together, you'll be closer than just about any family out there.

Be safe and have fun.

PS - CruisingDad is a great resource for cruising with kids. He's got a thread on here regarding that. I'll see if I can dig out the link.

 

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Now that's some great advice Auspi. Well played.

 

[smackdaddy]

Heh-heh. Laura - trust me, you'd have far, far more to fear with me at the helm - or anywhere near it. I would never do that to another human being.

 

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Good call, Laura. We're planning to take the ASA combo as well. First one to get certified and come back here bragging about it wins!