In today’s world, parents are constantly searching for activities that help children grow beyond screens, classrooms, and exam scores. While academics remain important, there is a growing realisation that confidence, focus, resilience, and decision-making are best developed through real experiences. One such experience—still rare but rapidly gaining recognition in India—is youth sailing. At 24Seven Sailing, we often hear parents ask: Is sailing safe for children? What age can

The challenge of the high ability learner Some children seem to see the world through a sharper lens. They think deeply, question endlessly, and connect ideas faster than most. These are the high-ability learners — children whose curiosity is boundless, whose minds are quick, and whose sensitivity runs deep. Yet, for all their potential, these children often struggle to find environments that challenge them intellectually while nurturing them emotionally and socially. A struc

The Parent-Child Sporting Connect

Fueling Young Sailors: The Vegetarian Athlete Advantage Parents often ask us: “What should my child eat to sail better?” It’s a simple question with surprisingly complex answers because sailing isn’t like other sports. It demands endurance, strength, focus, recovery, hydration, and emotional resilience — sometimes all in one long day on the water. In our last article, Parents on the Pontoon, we spoke about the emotional landscape of supporting a young sailor. This edition foc

If Parents on the Pontoon was about letting go, then Conversations in the Car explores what happens in the in-between

In sailing, as in every sport, talent is often the first thing people notice. A young sailor who makes the boat fly, reads the wind instinctively, and wins races early is immediately labeled as gifted. Yet for every “gifted” sailor who rises to the top, hundreds fade away—not because they lacked ability, but because the system around them never grew as fast as their potential. Across sports and disciplines, a consistent pattern emerges: sustainable success is never accidental

It’s early morning at the sailing Centre. The sun’s still soft, boats bob gently, and children — half sleepy, half excited — are rigging up for another day on the water. Alongside them stand the ever-familiar figures of parents on the pontoon — coffee cups in hand, phones at the ready, watching their young sailors prepare for launch. Some lend a hand with enthusiasm. Some stand back quietly. Others can’t resist calling out a reminder or a correction: “Check your bung!” “Don’t

A Memory That Lasts It was 4 a.m. on December 23, 1988, when a group of helmsmen decided to play a trick. They woke up all 8 crews at a...

Every child seeks something that makes them stand out — a space where they feel unique, confident, and proud of who they are. In today’s...

Introduction When children first take up sailing, parents often wonder: What should I expect? Should I push them to train harder? How...

“If you think sailing is dangerous, try standing in front of a cricket ball at 100 km/h, or watching a football tackle up close.” In...

Sailing is often described as a sport of freedom, yet behind every successful sailor is a framework of structure, discipline, and the...

We’ve all heard the phrase “discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement.” As parents, we want our children to succeed — not...

When it comes to youth sport, there’s a dangerous myth that creeps into conversations on playgrounds, WhatsApp groups, and sidelines: the...

In sailing circles, there’s a common misconception: to succeed internationally, you need a massive fleet training together every day. The...

Parents often imagine confidence as a sudden transformation—one big leap from fear to fearlessness. In sailing, however, confidence...

If you’ve spent any time around sailing in India, you’ve probably heard this mantra on repeat: “Starts are everything.” And then watched...

Every sailor dreams of that perfect regatta performance—the smooth start, the sharp tactical calls, the flawless maneuvers under...

For every young sailor chasing podium finishes, the path can feel frustrating. You’ve trained hard, shown up to every session, and still,...

5 Things You Should Always Do as a Parent of a Budding Young Sailor