We have lots of snacks and things to do in the cockpit before we set off. Everything is readily available.

Duct tape pictures are fun to make. Bring a roll of duct tape and make animals etc! Playdough is another easy fun one to keep kids busy.

Also, at four our daughter would probably have slept when underway! Cozy towel and a grandma to lay on and you are set!

Something else we do is gauge how the kids are doing. We try to plan fairly short sails and/or have a few layover days at islands so they can play hard and then more likely to chill when sailing the next day!

A fun playlist and dance party is always a hit too! Let the kids be the DJ!

We also bring "kid size" sea bands just in case.

There are also fun journals that you can get for that age group....they circle what the weather is like that day and draw pictures of sea life they have seen etc. Highly recommend! Bring stickers etc!