My ex-"wife" and others would happily have us believe that sailing is a waste of time. They assert that it's a drain on time best spent with housework or lawn mowing. I even spoke to that hardware guy on the way to the water who said her couldn't sail anymore because of "the children" and lack of money. He was wag off the mark with regards the costs of dinghy sailing, but he kinda made me feel guilty too.
But, here I am after yesterday's brief sail feeling as happy as a lark. In fact I've been buzzing with good vibrations ever since. So what's the rub?
Google provides some explanation; that sailing engages us in gentle activity, calm natural surroundings and draws our concentration towards a single task. These characteristics regulate Serotonin in our nervous system. This in turn elevates our mood, improves appetite, aids digestion, sleep and memory and improves our sexual functioning. The last one didn't work with my ex-wife, but I sure do feel happy.
So take up your helm lads (and ladettes), disregard the naysayers, it's doing you a world of good.
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