Why Start Sailing?
Sailing is using the wind, and sails to propel a craft over the water. All through history sailing has been used for many things as it is much more efficient than travel over land. It was been used for fishing, warfare, travel, and sport. But why start sailing? Sailing isn't just something to do out of necessity, and in current times it is rarely used for that. Sailing has become mostly a leisure activity that people of all ages can participate in. Children from sailing families ave been on boats since birth, and old sailors have been know to keep sailing even when they can no loner walk. The joy of being on the water, and only using the wind to propel ones-self is what pushes many people into the sport. If leisure isn't what you are looking for, sail boat racing might be what draws you in. The major races of today can be classified as inshore, offshore, ocean, and around the world. Sailboat racing is agin for people of all ages, and mobility types. With racing availabl...