While sailing may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of fun things to do with children, it is an activity that can help them in many areas of their life while providing lots of needed outdoor, away-from-the-screen time and teaching valuable life skills.

For instance, sailing will help improve and fine-tune their fine and gross motor skills. Tying knots will teach them how to follow directions, complete a difficult task, and gain better control of their fine motor skills. Learning how to read a map and chart a course will be an exercise for their brain and help them use their math and reading skills. Learning to balance their legs on the sea will also help them gain a better sense of their gross motor control.