What Should My Child Bring?
If you have a younger child the following items are often popular: – Favorite stuffed animal – Favorite blanket and/or pillow – Puzzles or games that help keep their attention fixed for a time – Good book or four – Ear plugs for sleeping – Any medications or special dietary items – Paper, crayons, pencils
Why Are Kids Younger Than 10 Not Permitted?
The youngest age permitted by the boats currently in the fleet is 10 years old. It may be that in the future other vessels will join the MWA who permit younger ages. The captains have given a great deal of thought and have had experience with younger children on the boat. Here’s some of the
What Ages Do the Vessels Allow?
Our Fleet Information page provides details about all the windjammers of the MWA, including the minimum ages of children permitted to sail. But to recap quickly here, here are the stated minimum ages for children: – American Eagle: 12 years old – Angelique: 12 years old – Heritage: 10 years old – Ladona: 16 years old – Lewis R. French: