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Boater Sam · 7th Feb 2017, 2:08 am

In another thread, it was remarked that the member would have to live to 175 to finish his present 'to do' pile, and that what was needed was an apprentice.

That was the old way of training, and it worked well. If we could each find a local youngster with a bit of spark and take them under our wing, it may be a solution.

I know from my working life how frustrating it can be training an apprentice and advancing age reduces patience, but it is worth a try if the youngster is prepared to learn. The experience would also ensure that they learn common sense in staying alive rather than 'elf' and his mate 'saftie' looking after them.

Also to consider, youngsters don't read much unless its on line, something for the magazines to consider?

7th Feb 2017, 2:08 am	#3
Boater Sam Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Middlewich, Cheshire, UK. & Winter in the Philippines. Posts: 3,897	Re: Attracting younger members to Vintage Equipment In another thread, it was remarked that the member would have to live to 175 to finish his present 'to do' pile, and that what was needed was an apprentice. That was the old way of training, and it worked well. If we could each find a local youngster with a bit of spark and take them under our wing, it may be a solution. I know from my working life how frustrating it can be training an apprentice and advancing age reduces patience, but it is worth a try if the youngster is prepared to learn. The experience would also ensure that they learn common sense in staying alive rather than 'elf' and his mate 'saftie' looking after them. Also to consider, youngsters don't read much unless its on line, something for the magazines to consider?