Voyaging With Kids

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Voyaging With Kids

Author: Behan Gifford

Publisher: Lin and Larry Pardey

ISBN: 9781929214334

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 469

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“A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of family life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow, education options, ensuring parents find the private time to keep their relationships in tune, and helping children make the eventual transition back to shore life. Added to the authors’ voices are sidebars from other cruising parents with specialized information on subjects as diverse as handling special diets and how your children can keep in touch with friends around the world. A unique bonus chapter, written by a dozen former cruising kids, looks at the long-term effects of breaking away from shoreside normalcy. A substantial appendix of resources provides valuable further information on the subjects covered in this book. It is said that every parent inflicts their lifestyle choices on their children. Read this book to find why heading out to sea with your children may be the most rewarding infliction of all.

Ocean Sailing

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Ocean Sailing

Author: Paul Heiney

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781472955371

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 288

View: 193

This is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community. Your big adventure starts here. For many sailors, an ocean passage is the big dream. But many will worry that they don't have the right experience, that their boat isn't strong enough, or that it will be prohibitively expensive and difficult. Ocean Sailing will prepare you for an ocean passage by painting a picture of what ocean sailing is really like, through the experiences of others who have gone before. Topics covered range from safety to boat kit and preparations, budgeting to staying in touch with home, equipment breakdowns to health and weather. Members of three great cruising clubs – the Royal Cruising Club, Ocean Cruising Club, and the Cruising Club of America – share their vast wealth of experience, and by focusing on the practicalities of ocean sailing, allay the anxieties and doubts of prospective ocean cruisers to ensure a deeply satisfying ocean voyage.

Sailing Wondertime: A Family Voyage from Seattle to New Zealand

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Sailing Wondertime: A Family Voyage from Seattle to New Zealand

Author: Sara Dawn Johnson

Publisher: Sara Dawn Johnson

ISBN: 9780473442859

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page:

View: 134

"People have told us how lucky we are, to get to sail far away. My typical response is to say luck has little to do with it, that we've worked so very hard, made many difficult decisions, and given up so much for so many years to get to this place on the Earth. But on nights like this, under a sky full of stars and our spinnaker full of warm trade wind pulling us deeper into the South Pacific Ocean, I see how very lucky we truly are to be here together." In 2011, the Johnson family of four left their comfortable home in the Pacific Northwest, trading it in for a life of unpredictability, adventure, and joy aboard their 38-foot sailboat, Wondertime. With their two young daughters, Sara and Michael sailed north to Canada, south to Mexico, then west across the Pacific, eventually landing in New Zealand. All along the way, Sara kept an online journal of their travels and trials, her stories followed by hundreds of friends and family members. Now, the best of her stories, essays, and voyage logs are collected in this freshly-edited volume for all to enjoy. Much more than a typical travel log, this is the story of a family's journey into uncertainty, and coming out on the other side knowing that the only thing that's truly certain is the importance of treasuring time with the ones you love.

How to Move to New Zealand in 31 Easy Steps

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How to Move to New Zealand in 31 Easy Steps

Author: Sara Dawn Johnson

Publisher: Force Four Publications

ISBN: 9780997135824

Category: Travel

Page: 135

View: 972

Thinking about moving to New Zealand? The land of Lord of the Rings, sheep, mountains, lakes, milk and honey. New Zealand has friendly people, excellent education, and universal healthcare. It's also a land of immigrants: people from all over the world migrate to make their home in New Zealand. Perhaps you are dreaming of making this delightful little country at the end of the South Pacific ocean your new home, too. But the process can be daunting. Have you looked at all the visa options, gotten overwhelmed and wondered if you should give up your dream? Don't. There's a simple path to residing in New Zealand and this book will show you the way. The author, her husband, and their two daughters moved to New Zealand in 2012 by sailing their home--a 38-foot sailboat--across the Pacific ocean. They carried their dream of New Zealand residency aboard their small ship. Once they arrived, they successfully navigated the work and residency visa process and are now permanent residents of New Zealand. She tells you exactly how they did it. In addition to describing the visa process, this book also presents the realities of settling in New Zealand. You'll learn how to: *find a job *choose a town to live *settle in when you arrive *get your kid(s) enrolled in school *rent a home *talk like a Kiwi *enjoy New Zealand like a local If you're thinking about moving to New Zealand, read this book first. And then go.

Self Sufficient Sailor 3rd edition

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Self Sufficient Sailor 3rd edition

Author: Lin Pardey

Publisher: L&L Pardey Publications

ISBN: 9781929214273

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 320

View: 327

This book is just what the title says. It is the distillation of what the Lin and Larry learned during more than 47 years of sailing together, years during which they covered more than 210,0000 miles on board their two cutters, Seraffyn and Taleisin, and on scores of other boats they have delivered or raced. Lin and Larry tell how they have sailed in comfort and safety without large cash outlay- on a pay-as-you-earn-as-you-go plan and by simplifying. The first two editions of this invaluable text have seen more than 60,000 copies reach people who dream of setting sail, be it for a weekend voyage across to an offshore island, or for a world circumnavigation. Lin continues voyaging now she is well into her seventh decade of life. Armed with what she is learning as she explores the islands and far corners of the Tasman Sea, she has updated and revised the information found in the original edition plus added several new chapters. Amidst the new material is an extensive look at the lessons learned as Lin and Larry safely negotiated the stormy waters around Cape Horn and beyond. This book could help you cut the ties that bind you to shore.

Sail Away

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Sail Away

Author: Nicola Rodriguez

Publisher: Fernhurst Books Limited

ISBN: 9781912177769

Category: Sports & Recreation

Page: 248

View: 307

You long to escape the daily grind, buy a boat and sail away. This book will inspire your dreams and show you how to turn them into a reality – be it an extended cruise or years away. Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers, there are tales a plenty of what it is like to do it from around the world – west, east, north and south. There is also practical advice on everything from choosing a boat to crossing oceans. You’ll be guided through each step of the preparation before casting off on your adventure of a lifetime. There’s information on everything the would-be blue-water sailor needs to consider, including safety, communications, children, ocean passages and budgeting. Learn about routes and destinations around Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and beyond to help you cruise the Mediterranean or Baltic, cross the Atlantic or circumnavigate the world. Colour photographs and charts will inspire and inform in this essential guide for the 21st century blue-water sailor. Fully updated for 2019 with new sections on visiting the Baltic and high and low latitudes. Contributors include John Ridgway, Jeanne Socrates, Tom Cunliffe, Ellen Massey Leonard, Behan Gifford, Nigel Wollen, Andrew Wilkes, Jane Russell and Jeremy Wyatt.

Children of the U.S.A.

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Children of the U.S.A.

Author: Maya Ajmera

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

ISBN: 9781570916151

Category: Children

Page: 131

View: 253

There is no typical American child. Children may share similar activities and pastimes, but they represent a variety of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Published in conjunction with The Global Fund for Children.

Applied Practice for Educators of Gifted and Able Learners

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Applied Practice for Educators of Gifted and Able Learners

Author: Hava E. Vidergor

Publisher: Springer

ISBN: 9789463000048

Category: Education

Page: 644

View: 637

This book is a comprehensive study and guide for the classroom teacher, the gifted program coordinator, and the graduate student, who are challenged daily to provide for individual children who differ markedly but come under the umbrella of giftedness. It serves as a wellspring that derives from theory while it offers practical application of theoretical construct in a wide variety of international settings from leaders in the field who demonstrate implementation of proven and field-tested techniques and alternative scenarios to accommodate every classroom situation. Contributors are internationally recognized experts who have come together to provide a sound, reliable source for teachers of the gifted that will be utilized time and time again by practitioners and researchers alike. Among internationally renowned scholars are: Joyce Van Tassel-Baska, Susan Johnsen, June Maker, Belle Wallace, Linda Kreger-Silverman, Dorothy Sisk, Gillian Eriksson,Miraca Gross, Gilbert Clark, Enid Zimmerman,andRachel McAnallen. Hava E. Vidergor Ph.D. is lecturer of innovative pedagogy and curriculum design at Gordon Academic College and Arab Academic College of Education and holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Instruction and Teacher Education with specializationin Gifted Education from the University of Haifa, Israel. Carole Ruth Harris, Ed.D., formerly Director of G.A.T.E.S. Research & Evaluation, is a consultant in education of the gifted in Central Florida who holds the doctorate from Columbia University where she studied with A. Harry Passow and A.J. Tannenbaum. She has served as Associate in International Education at Harvard University, Research Associate at Teachers College Columbia University, lecturer at University of Massachusetts, Lowell and University of Hawaii, Principal Investigator at Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, and Director of the Center for the Gifted in Ebeye, Marshall Islands.

Top 100 Best of Moral Stories for Children and Youth: Help Kids learn to Read & make Excellent Bedtime Stories!

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Top 100 Best of Moral Stories for Children and Youth: Help Kids learn to Read & make Excellent Bedtime Stories!

Author: Santha Cruz Jaganathan

Publisher: Santha Cruz Jaganathan

ISBN:

Category: Juvenile Fiction

Page: 123

View: 223

Teach your children valuable lessons with these fun and entertaining tales. Moral stories for kids are entertaining, but don't take this amusing little anecdotes for granted. They're also teaching your child a valuable lesson about how to be a good and considerate person, too! If you want to teach your child the value of compassion, respect, integrity and responsibility, we've put together a list of 100 great moral stories to help you get started.