respectfully Mary, I agree many would have your thinking. However some, not all, kids do enjoy "stacking the boat". Going out is seriously heavy conditions and laughing about the wipe-outs with their mates later.. Each to his or her own..
Maybe more so in skiffs where its far more expected than a cat.. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />