Why go sailing?

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There is something very relaxing in sailing. The motion of the boat through the water and the sound of the boat through the water combines together for a very calming environment. That is, of course for the times when it is light to moderate winds. As sailing can also be very exhillerating, when the wind causes the boat to heel over, spray comes flying over the side and your barreling along at 7knots with the wind in your face. 

Whatever the conditions there is an associated emotion; Traquility or Adrenaline! The mix of feelings is what makes sailing enjoyable and it is what keeps bringing me back.There is also the spirit of adventure when leaving a marina or port for a new destination. Humans began as nomads, so deep down there is a desire to see what is over the horizon, to travel to new places. Sailing can give you that experience. 

Sailing also slows down time, as you cannot travel at very high speeds, well certainly not in MIURA! You have time to think, time to begin to appreciate what you have and time to order the thoughts in your mind. We need to be able to get the trillions of thoughts into a sense of order and understanding, but with the readiness of distraction these days (internet/smart phones) we rarely get a moments peace. Sailing can give you that peace.