Sorry to all day sailors but we think cruisers are more open minded and adventurous.
We are staying here in Marion, MA on a mooring and often share the launch with other boat owners getting in and out from the dock. We usually take up most of the boat with all our laundry, garbage, groceries, kids and whatever else we have carting to and from the car. I appreciate the weekend sailors that squint their eyes and wrinkle their forehead when we mention that we live on our boat. “And how do the kids like that?” Well the girls love it, and they tell them so. THEN there are the sailors who choose to speak their mind. “What’s the baby’s name?” “Crew” “Oh, he’s going to hate you when he’s older!” ***” well I’m sure your kids hate you with an attitude like that”
*** that’s what I wanted to say, but of course I just smile. I know better, my mother taught me better. If you don’t have something nice to say then don’t say anything at all.
When we meet other cruisers they are so excited for us wishing they had raised their kids on a boat and took them around the world and they think our new little man has an awesome name. Are day sailors just jealous haters or is there something in the DNA? Why are they so grumpy and cynical? How can you judge if you don’t spend the time to meet us?
Hi, I’m Carly. My husband and I choose to raise our kids on our boat to give them a broader outlook on life. We wish to educate them not only with books but with doing. We do our best to keep them safe and happy like all parents. Our little boy has a strong name and I’m sure he’ll love us throughout his life, maybe not like us some of the time.
Zip it day sailors, go home and tell your family and friends of the crazy people living on a boat with their kids. Lets just keep our conversation to the weather.
If there are some day sailors out there that think we rock
please come by for a beer,
you rock too!
