We keep our gig safe from the dock with large mooring balls which we use as fenders. The beauty of this system is that the gig is safe from pounding and scratching in any weather. The down side is that it's a long step or leap for the crew to actually get in the boat.
This, too, becomes a skill. If you take a timid step on the boat with one foot still safely secured on the dock the boat will move away, leaving you to strattle the icy North Atlantic. You must make the step to with boldness. Anything less will fail.
The simple act of getting on the gig becomes a moment of empowerment for the kids. A moment of courage when they learn that sometimes you just have to go for it.
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