I'm not a parent but I am a sailor (still pretty novice, much less experienced than this girl). I say no way. A more experienced female sailor friend of mine, also not a mom, feels differently. So many things can go wrong that a child of that age just doesn't have the resourcefulness or maturity to handle. If she's dismasted, can she jury-rig a mast? If the engine fails does she have skills oto work on a diesel engine? The pirate thing is a biggie too.

I agree with those who said NFW. She can do whatever she pleases at 18, but not now.