[theDentist]

Yes it is, it is no different than child exploitation for sexual purposes, since the family wanted the money the child would earn.

Are you effing serious? Child rape is a CRIME. Sailing a boat is NOT a CRIME. And if it does not take talent to sail a boat, many more teens would be making teh same attempt.

[org.whodat]

It takes no talent to sail a boat anyone one can do , yes it is a mechanical function, and forcing your child to make a living for you is exploitation of the child.

[Hot Tabasco]

And if it does not take talent to sail a boat, many more teens would be making teh same attempt.

And if circumnavigation of the globe, alone at the age of 16, were such a smart endeavor, everyone would be sending their kids out.

There's a reason they don't and it's called responsible parenting and common sense...........