The fascination of sailing: Why you should definitely go sailing

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How does someone who has never been on a sailboat himself explain the fascination for sailing? Actually, a sailboat is quite uncomfortable. It sways back and forth so that some people feel uncomfortable, the fresh breeze is constantly blowing around your ears and you are always dependent on wind and weather.

But then there are the beautiful moments: sun, blue skies, the wide sea, dreamy anchorages, wildlife crossing your route like whales, dolphins, turtles and fish of every kind, crowned by the beautiful sunset at the end of the day.

Some people might think that it would be much easier to move around on the water with a motorboat, then you wouldn't have to constantly adjust the sails and the speed to the wind. It's certainly easier and faster, but the real fascination of sailing lies primarily in the fact that the boat starts moving all by itself, without a motor, without a paddle. And from that moment on, it's all about coordinating the interplay of wind, rudder and sails, and everything else suddenly becomes secondary. Job, office, stress? Everything is immediately forgotten. The thoughts you were still thinking about on land are left behind right there.

A sailboat is much more than just a means of transportation to get from one place to another and it requires much more than skill, strategy and physical ability. It is a sport through which you can gain much more - both socially and emotionally.

Sailing is varied

Sometimes there is little to do and you can let yourself drift and decelerate while resting your gaze on the sea. Then there are action-packed moments when you have to be ready for anything, the adrenaline pumps through your body and you have to master the game with the wind and the waves. 

Sailing is an adventure

Sailing is anything but boring and if you think that you can just lie lazily on board in the sun all day and let yourself be sailed from A to B, you are mistaken. Due to the weather you can never know exactly what to expect and you can discover so many places you would never have got to by car. Simply stopping at a hidden bay or a deserted island is only possible when sailing.

Sailing is a unique experience

No other activity brings you so close to the elements of nature. You sail to get closer to yourself and whether you are looking for peace or adventure, alone or with friends, as a weekend trip or sailing around the world - it is like a balm for the soul!

Sailing is a good workout

When you steer the boat for the first time, you will quickly notice that sailing is a hard sport, because here all muscles are used, when you have to adjust the sails again and again and pull the lines tight. The sense of balance, coordination, concentration and reaction are also trained.

Sailing is teamwork

You can of course sail alone, but with a few friends on board, it's even more fun. If you make a good team when sailing, you can not only travel faster, but also learn a lot from each other and grow together. Perhaps the most valuable lessons learned from sailing are the friendships. Being in such close quarters with others, weathering windless and stormy days together, bonds you together and creates memories for a lifetime.

Of course, you can also sail alone, but with a few friends on board it's even more fun. If you make a good team when sailing, you can not only travel faster, but also learn a lot from each other and grow together. Perhaps the most valuable lessons learned from sailing are the friendships. Being in such close quarters with others, weathering windless and stormy days together, bonds you together and creates memories for a lifetime.

If you now have the desire to go sailing yourself, take a look at our Greece sailing trip take a closer look. Here an experienced skipper will take you on an unforgettable island hopping adventure through the Ionian Sea.

You want to know more about the history of sailing? Then click here.

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