Is it safe for teens to sail?
Over the years there has been many unfortunate boating accidents; going offshore, attempting to sail around the world, and even during lessons! This now makes us think, should teens be allowed to boat?
Stance: In the four articles, Annapolis teen dies in fatal boating accident, Abby Sunderland, Teen Sailor Found Alive After Crisis at Sea, Marine experts say missing Fla. teenagers should not have been alone offshore , only one survived and did not have her boat capsized. This shows that teens should not be allowed to sail. A lot of teens are great sailors, a few of those great sailors tried going offshore, but it didn’t end well. For example, two teen boys went offshore and were never found. It isn’t safe for
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“Should I send a teenager who has no experience with crisis out into the largest wilderness in the world, completely surrounded on all sides by something that will kill them if they get in it?” Teens should not sail because even though you can see the surface of the water, you don’t know what lies beneath. The water can be calm, but at the same time can be vicious.
The boaters passed the boating test, but the test doesn’t put you in a real-life crisis. “Teenagers can spend years on the water and still be emotionally and mentally unprepared to deal with emergency situations.” Even though they might be prepared physically, they might not be emotionally. For example when you hit the water, you can barely move, because the water is cold and you’re in shock.
When a person boats, it’s hard not to get caught up in the scene.“You can see the shore, it’s beautiful, you can get caught up in the color of the water and the dolphins and the birds, and you feel so much a part of all of it. If you get caught up in the wonder, you forget this place can also kill you.” The story, Rogue Wave, is a good example of that. Two Florida teens were boating and it was a beautiful day. Out of nowhere the wall of water took down their ship. That’s what can happen if you’re at the wrong place at the wrong
Have you ever been sailing out in the ocean well if you have did you know that you could have been several hurt and have lost your ship. In the two text “Rogue Wave” by theodore taylor and "Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life" by paul harris they both have similar reasons of why it is risky to make an adventure. Both text illustrate how it's risky because it can possible put you in agonizing pain, you can also lose an object that you are very proud of. The two text both explain the an adventure is very risky.
By: Mr. Morton Whether you are a student in need of a persuasive essay topic, or a teacher looking to assign a persuasive essay, this list of 101 persuasive essay topics should be a great resource. I taxed my brain to create this huge list of persuasive essay topics relevant to today's society, but I believe I am happy with the results. I appreciate any and all comments or feedback.
Thoughts of drowning run rampant in every man’s mind on that boat. At dawn, the men decided that their only chance is to row toward the distant shore again and swim when the boat finally capsizes.
An enormous wave crashes into your boat nearly tipping it. The howling wind tosses the boat from side to side. Lightning strikes the stern sending you into darkness. The next morning you wake up to a calm, quiet sea ready for smooth sailing. Somedays the water is perfectly still making for easy travel, yet other days you have to endure a restless, unforgiving sea. This is how the road of life is perceived. The seas my father has conquered has taught me that life isn’t always smooth sailing.
Also, if a teen goes sailing by themselves, many things could go wrong, like somethings could break, something could fall out of the boat, or someone could get trapped in the boat. In the short story “Rogue Wave” Scoot had gotten trapped under the deck and was sinking every minute. In the story, it says that the doors were jammed and there was only very few ways out from the inside unless they had tools. It also says that “the bow submerging and the boat going
If adults had been stranded on the island, the situation probably would have turned out differently if they had more experience on the topic of survival and structure of society. If intelligent, skilled adults had been stranded, you could
While my friends paddled away, Sophia and I were blown around by the wind, and wouldn’t get to the island in the predicted time window. We stopped at a dock and quickly were able to switch positions, so I was in the front of the boat, and sophia was in the back. This helped a lot but, we were coming upon a part of the route where we had to travel past an area where two islands allowed strong winds to come through. We paddled hard, not caring about the calluses or sore arms, just trying to get where we needed to be. Once our boat passed the channel of wind, we paddled our way past the choppy water and found our way to the island shore where Liam and Ethan were waiting. They helped us unpack and tie up the boat, when our counselor noticed a broken part of the boat. The yoke or middle beam of the boat was broken, which he explained, was extremely dangerous, and most likely why it was so hard to get to the island.
When it comes to juvenile boating, before taking this class, I had never thought of this nor had I had any idea about how it worked. Anyone under twelve years old and under that is in an opened boat or deck that is being used for recreational purposes in the water must wear a floatation device that the U.S. Coast Guard approves of. The floatation device must be in great condition as well as properly sized and worn. It is illegal/unlawful for anyone to operate a vessel if they are violating this. However, it does not apply to commercial vessels that are owned and operated by commercial entities that charge for passenger fees. If there is a violation, it is a Class C misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine and no more than $50. If cited, you have up to thirty days to provide proof of age and good cause shown. If legal proof of age is shown at the
But it dwelt on the boat, and each man felt it warm him. They were a Capitan, an oiler, a cook, and a correspondent, and their friends, friends in a more curiously iron-bound degree than may be common” (Crane pg. 587). The men use this comradery to keep them focused and to provide some form of normality as they float in the sea. Soon after this their resolve was tested when they located land but with no apparent means of rescue the reality of their place in the world is becoming apparent.” If I am going to be drowned-If am going to drowned-If I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and tress?
In “To Build a Fire” by Jack London and Stephen Crane’s Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and “The Open Boat,” naturalism is frequently represented by the situations the characters are dealing with throughout the stories. In each story, the characters face a series of hardships that test their ability to overcome challenges and ultimately survive. Each character handles their trials and tribulations differently, thus the end results vary. To begin with, in “To Build a Fire,” the title symbolizes that in order to maintain warmth and survive, the man simply needs to successfully build a fire.
The same lady with the problem with my shorts scoffs and gives me a smug look before opening her mouth,
Big George could be found daily preparing his beloved Hobie Cat, having two hulls and one large mainsail. Men and boys helped with preparing the catamaran, hoisting the sail and launching it into the ocean by pushing until it hit the water, and jumping on to keep the boat straight into the crashing waves. Once beyond the waves, the real sailing began and George the captain took over. Upon returning to shore at the end of the day, six-year old George, the other person sharing the same name, could be found “assisting” the two bigger boys, Will and Reno, with hauling the boat onto the shore, looking every bit the seasoned sailor.
Liability comes into play because at the age of 16, the teenager is a minor. 18 years old is considered an “adult.” If a 16 year old breaks the boat or does any damage, who takes care of the mess? I propose that Kwajalein can have liability forms for people under 18. The captain of the boat needs to have a parent or legal guardian to sign them off at the Small Boat Marina and the passengers in the boat would need a signature from their parents saying they understand there is a minor driving the boat. The driver’s parents would take the damage payments because they signed off on the
The 2013 government race focussed vigorously on the issue of refuge searchers, specifically the individuals who traveled by vessel. Individuals escaping war and abuse frequently embrace urgent measures in quest for a protected and cheerful life for themselves and their families. This incorporates making unsafe excursions via ocean in ineffectively looked after vessels, regularly without satisfactory lifesaving arrangements. Men, ladies, youngsters and children pack into these vessels and plan to make it securely to our shores. Hundreds suffocate when their watercraft breaks, or breakes on the stones of our northern drift.
There is such a “spiritual joy” in being out on the water, the unwanted spray on your face, eyes squinting, the feeling of rope in your bare hands. Learning to sail has its own “thrills and also brings with it a sense of accomplishment” . Sailing is slowly emerging as a popular sport and is attracting young children from the ages 7 and most continue into their late 20’s. Living in Port Lincoln defiantly has its disadvantages, as being such a small remote, and rural town, young talented sailors miss out on the training, programs and recognition that they need to further their career. Many larger cities have government run programs to teach young interested children to learn how to sail and by researching ‘how to create a successful junior Optimist learn to sail program’ I hope I can attract more young children to our waters, and to take up the sport of sailing.