
There is hardly a more relaxing and enjoyable leisure activity than sailing. You can leave behind the confusion and turmoil of modern life and head out over the waves with family or friends. It is equally enjoyable to take some quality personal time fishing or just relaxing on the deck of your sailing craft.
But many people don’t realize that sailing is so much more than just a good hobby or a fun sport. Did you know that in addition to the great fun and relaxation of sailing, there are also a great many health benefits that come from sailing? What are these benefits? In the following article, we will take a closer look.
Sailing Develops Muscle Strength
Sailing is not a “push button” activity, there are ropes to be pulled, and sails to be trimmed, hoisted, and reefed. All this will provide great exercise for the back, arms, legs, …