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Originally Posted by 4Fun
I let my 10 year old drive the boat all the time. I stand next to him to be ready to take control and keep a good lookout.
He drove from the Weirs to Sandy Island Monday.
He knows to look over his shoulder when turning, He knows to watch the other boats and determine what their course is. I bet he will be a very good safe boater by the time he is "legal".
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My "kids" are now in their twenties. They've been driving boats almost since they could walk, almost always with me at their shoulders (except when they were allowed to learn on their own with the <10HP dingy, and mom and dad always discretely watching from shore), ready to take over, and pointing out the rules of the road.
They are now good skippers on their own. It's a great way for them to learn.