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FLORIDA LIFESTYLE<br />
lures. All are great fun for fledgling<br />
fisherman to help avoid the frustration<br />
of tangled lines and keeps it safe.<br />
Young ones often have little patience<br />
for fishing, so plan other activities to<br />
make the adventure enjoyable.<br />
When it’s time for older children<br />
to try their hand at boating, paddle<br />
boarding, or kayaking on their own,<br />
you’ll be much more confident in<br />
their independent abilities if you’ve<br />
instilled best practices concerning<br />
water safety and common sense.<br />
Take the extra step to enroll them in<br />
Certified-Instructor training. They<br />
will learn a lot about technique and<br />
safety, and you’ll enjoy greater peace<br />
of mind knowing they’ve received<br />
the best training. Before you hand<br />
them the wheel of a motorized boat,<br />
know that in Florida, any motorboat<br />
operator born after January 1, 1988<br />
requires a boating safety class; something<br />
everyone can benefit from.<br />
There is no minimum age requirement,<br />
and anyone, including out-ofstate<br />
visitors, can take it online at:<br />
http://www.boatus.org/florida/ or<br />
https://www.boat-ed.com/florida/.<br />
At 8 years old her father said she is<br />
the youngest girl to have a record in 2<br />
lb line class! The <strong>Better</strong> <strong>Off</strong> <strong>Wet</strong> Crew<br />
had the pleasure of going fishing with<br />
her father Mike. We commend the Shramko<br />
family for sharing the beautiful<br />
Florida outdoors with us!<br />
<strong>Better</strong> <strong>Off</strong> <strong>Wet</strong> Magazine regularly brings<br />
you updated information about boating,<br />
fishing, safety, local events, classified<br />
sales, and all things marine for your<br />
Florida waterways’ enjoyment. Stay<br />
current with your free subscription.<br />
Get it today and don’t forget: you’re<br />
<strong>Better</strong> <strong>Off</strong> <strong>Wet</strong>.<br />
Water sports, like other activities,<br />
require certain skill sets that develop<br />
with guidance, coaching, and, of<br />
course, the added element of safety<br />
instruction. Keep your expectations<br />
aligned with your kids’ physical capabilities<br />
and maturity levels. Keep<br />
them actively involved to learn how<br />
to safely enjoy a lifetime of enjoyment<br />
on Florida waterways’ wonderland.<br />
Photos courtesy of: Patrice Shramko<br />
Even though Lauren Shramko is<br />
only 8 years old, she currently holds<br />
5 IGFA Women’s Line Class World<br />
Records (Butterfly Peacock 2 lb, 4<br />
lb, 6 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb Line Class).<br />
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