Racing a Wayfarer dinghy 3 up for the first time

[@graemescott990]

Really enjoyed the calm racing with your daughter. What a great way to encourage her and calm her fears.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thank you!

[@tikkathreebarrels]

Izzy will either get there or walk away. The fact that she rides a great big kicky horse which has a mind of its own makes me hope that she'll persist with dinghy racing and want to master it. Parents have just got to suck it up, be gentle and supportive - as you are.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thanks. Thats what we think

[@Jamiegrigor]

Really enjoyed watching this lessons being learned for when my daughter comes sailing, nice charm relaxed and reassuring. Lovely to see

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thanks Jamie

[@gibbousmoon35]

Nice! I had one child who was nervous about many things, but completely fine with boats and another who was fine with most things, but took quite a while to get comfortable with boats. 😂

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Yup there is no accounting for what different people like and dislike is there

[@erichaskell]

Spring finally came although on certain days it doesn't seem like it wants to stay. Excellent to see you out enjoying a day on the water. Please video more.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thanks Eric, good to hear from you as ever

[@svseaquest9328]

Way to go Izzy! Glad to see you back sailing with mom and dad..

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thank you and to hear from you

[@bl00zbr0]

Cool, calm instructions Ian, makes for a happy crew, nice job 👍

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thanks 👍

[@johnwishart7950]

nice sailing great too see three people from the same family in the same boat without shouting at each other enjoyable

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

We cant guarantee there wont be some shouting some times :-)

[@flyingmedic]

Inspiration! We are a family of 3 and our girl is 14. We have a wayfarer too.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Let us know how you get on :-)

[@harrygreene5571]

Yes, to race two, please.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Great, glad you enjoyed it. Nice to hear from you

[@tonyhunt4206]

People trying to sail through the lee of a Wayfarer - unbelievable!

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Yup not going to happen is it

[@rocykel]

Good job, Elizabeth! It's great to face your fears and overcome them.

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thankyou

[@b0ne5ish]

Nice video, thanks! Boat should have done a turn at 37:31 for touching a mark.

[@rocykel]

I thought so too, but you can't really tell from the video if it touched or not.

[@b0ne5ish]

@@rocykel the flag wrapped over her head! definitely touched.

[@rocykel]

@@b0ne5ish Ok, I thought it was buoy-hull contact that mattered. That would be the logical rule. I don't race.

[@mytube001]

How many different dinghy classes raced together here?

[@SailingwiththeFoxwellFamily]

Thats the way racing is in the UK with most club racing being done on a handicap basis. Not as good as fleet racing but then any sailing is better than non at all