Megwyn 2 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Growing up in state housing in West Auckland, boating was completely unattainable I say bull sh*t. We grew up in a very poor state of affairs and we managed it. It's all about priorities. My old man traded an old bike for our first 'yacht' full of rot, sails were rubbish, etc. Lucky you Southernman. Children are unable to make such decisions, with no way to travel to a place that they do not know exists. If their parents are not into sailing, socialise with no one who sails, how is a child of 6 supposed to know how to go about it, let alone prioritise? Today, for me, it is all about priorities, but not when I was 6-14 and dreamed of sailing. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Well said Megwyn. Many here are intolerant to how tough it is when poor, in the wrong area, and with parents focused on survival ahead of luxuries and wants. I came from a football/cricket family and hated it. We were very very poor and I worked my ass of to buy my first boats and was a bit of a maverick in my "hood" where everybody did everything but sailing. In this case I think Southern man probably misunderstood what you were meaning. If not then... Link to post Share on other sites
southernman 73 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Lucky you Southernman. Children are unable to make such decisions, with no way to travel to a place that they do not know exists. If their parents are not into sailing, socialise with no one who sails, how is a child of 6 supposed to know how to go about it, let alone prioritise? Understand I think that's a bit different from affordability which is the discussion? No offence meant but your statement above is not about affordability more access? I think there is quite a bit being done at the moment to help underprivileged kids to get into sailing. I know our local club has several school sailing days free of charge every month during summer. The choices are normally in letter sent home to parents along the lines of sailing, rugby, cricket - you choose and guess what most kids choose rugby! More could be done but the priorities should also be pointed towards getting kids to swim first - and that's another whole topic! No offence meant. Link to post Share on other sites
Megwyn 2 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 No offense taken Southernman. In my case it was the doubled edged sword of access and affordability. But it is a long long story which I have unsuccessfully tried to paraphrase, and, seeing as it is thread drift, have declined to post here. I personally learned the lesson of prioritising when my daughter was small. I learned that if I really wanted something, I could have or do it - I just needed to want it enough to make it happen. But it took me 30 years before I knew that as a possibility. There are probably thousands of people out there in the same situation. You don't know you have choices until you know you have choices. And it is a knowing in your heart, not your head. M Link to post Share on other sites
wild violet 38 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 wow you guys in auckland have the short end of the stick i have recently bought a small keeler in nelson and only pay 40 a week for a marina berth with power water and nice dunnies.Things up that way seem quite expensive we bought a yacht down here from auckland 2 years ago and wanted some slugs sewn on spare genoa were quoted 800 bucks to do it up there sail was worth stuff all so didnt bother got it done done here by doyles for 80 bucks really feel for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 wow you guys in auckland have the short end of the stick i have recently bought a small keeler in nelson and only pay 40 a week for a marina berth with power water and nice dunnies.Things up that way seem quite expensive we bought a yacht down here from auckland 2 years ago and wanted some slugs sewn on spare genoa were quoted 800 bucks to do it up there sail was worth stuff all so didnt bother got it done done here by doyles for 80 bucks really feel for you guys. Its a super city!!! with super ideas ahead of it station / income. THANKS Len Migration south is starting already. Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 WV, over the Hill in Marlborough, the prices are not that much different to Auckland. Seaview in Wellington is very similar prices to Nelson. Link to post Share on other sites
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