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5 classic sailing adventures you must set out on
Whether you are a novice or an experienced sailor, there’s something about the sea that calls to us. Sailing adventures are your opportunity to travel

Sailing as Therapy
Recreational therapists have evolved from traditional methods of therapy and intervention sessions into fun-filled outdoor activities. They are being effectively utilized to assist with the

Sailing into the sunset alone
Single-handling Something is exhilarating about piloting your own sailing boat and taking to the unpredictable waters without anyone in tow. Single-handed (or short-handed) sailing is

Rehabilitation under sails
Overcoming addiction is never easy. The most difficult step on the path to recovery is to recognize and acknowledge your addiction. If you are ready

Researching on the go
Sailing laboratories How is climate change affecting the oceans? In a few years, specialists in geological oceanography, ocean chemistry, marine biology and atmospheric physics at

Is sailing friendly to the Earth or not?
It is easy to assume that the waste from one sailing yacht is not substantial enough to harm the environment, however, the collective impact can

Don’t let lymphedema stop you from chasing the wind.
The lymphatic system transports lymph fluid, a mostly clear fluid consisting of white blood cells that help fight infection, water, waste products, fats and proteins.

Fatigue and sailing
Fatigue -“25% of all ships caused 51% of marine accidents and one reason behind these accidents is seafarers’ fatigue at sea!” According to a survey

Dream a little dream of sailing
Sailing represents the way you take charge of your existence. Sailing in a dream portends the beginning of a journey. Sailing can be regarded as

Heal your body and soul with water
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy and also called water cure, is a part of alternative medicine (particularly naturopathy), occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, that involves the use

Paint away your troubles
It is never easy to paint on the sea. It is rarely calm enough and the movement can destroy your painting in a second. There

Multitasking While Sailing
You think you are great at multitasking? Try sailing and see if it really is true Multitasking seems like a great way to get a

How to get away from your problems and not feel isolated
“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail

Beauty and sailing
When the weather’s good and the wind is up, there’s nothing better than setting a course for, well, anywhere really. The one downside to a

Burning up the day: chasing shadows on the open sea
Sun safety is an extremely important topic for all boaters. Arguably nothing beats spending a sunny day on the boat. In addition to wrinkles, sunspots

Healthy mind games
Forgetting the clutter and clearing the brainwaves Is it possible to improve your memory? If you’ve ever found yourself forgetting where you left your keys

Don’t let dehydration be the cause of poor sailing performance
Just as a car needs fuel and oil to run smoothly the body needs water and electrolytes to perform all the cellular processes necessary to

Sexy sailing holidays. Sailing into sexual freedom
For hundreds of years, the nautical saying has been, “One hand for the ship!” which, of course, politely leaves out what the other is doing.

Survive to sail
Sailing with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis, found only in men. About the size of

Can we finally go sailing?
Is the quarantine over? As the lockdown begins to soften, we will slowly return to our daily routine, of course, with further measures of keeping

Sailing Songs
There are a lot of songs written about sailing in a lot of languages and that is because it is such a unique experience for

Breathing in the sea
Allergies while sailing are nothing to sneeze at Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance — such as pollen, bee venom

Relationship on the boat, smooth sailing or?
Traveling together puts a couple in an extended period of being together more than their average interactions. That extended period can either enhance a relationship,

Sailing blind; sailing by sound
Many blind and partially sighted people are naturally skilled at sailing on the wind – imagine being at the helm and in control of the

Setting sail again after brain injury
An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma. Essentially, this type

Enjoy Cruising with No Limits (Arthritis)
Taking on an adventure like sailing can become challenging for people with arthritis. Often, people live their 20’s and 30’s working hard towards achieving their

Around the world with epilepsy
An inspiring story of Phil Haydon and how he has been creating awareness about epilepsy through sailing programs. On a casual sunny day in England,

Sailing for people with disabilities
Sailing a boat can be challenging, but adaptive sailing is a unique experience. Enjoy the freedom of movement and independence while jetting through the waters.

Sailing as an Occupational Therapy
Recreational therapists have evolved from traditional methods of therapy and intervention sessions into fun-filled outdoor activities. They are being effectively utilized to assist with the

How does sailing help children with ADHD?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a common mental disorder that’s found in children and adults alike. ADHD is more common amongst young

Sailing Retreats as an Effective Cure to Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that can affect one’s reading, writing, and speaking ability. Kids diagnosed with dyslexia often have a difficult time connecting the

Healthy lifestyle and Sailing retreats – Sam’s Story
Sam has always been a workaholic. Like many of us, he has never had the time for himself and has always focused on building his

High Pressure and High Seas – do they mix?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is an extremely common health issue. A recent health statistic revealed that 1 out of every 3 adult

Sailing through stress
In today’s world, there’s no escaping the stress caused by work, kids, goals, deadlines, and expectations. These hounding responsibilities only seem to increase and continue

Don’t let diabetes stop your sailing adventures
A recent survey indicated that over 1.5 million people were affected by Diabetes in the year 2019 alone. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes

Alejandro Basail
Name of the sailor: Alejandro Basail Profession in previous life: Pilot Name of the boat: Paradocs (Catamaran Catana 39 built 1994) Home port: La Cruz

Influence of blue color of sea and sound of waves on our health
Our daily lives have either become too monotonous or too stressful. Being in touch with technology is doing no good for your brain. It needs

Choosing crew: How to avoid problems in your cockpit
Story from Mladen Sutej and an interview with him! I am often asked:– How do I choose people for the crew? What is the required

Sailing to get fit and healthy!
Let’s start this interesting article with a thought-provoking quote – ‘It’s never too early or too late to work towards being the healthiest you.’ We

Sailing as team building
How can sailing help you create a dream team? Whether your organization has over 1000 employees or less than 10, it is important to understand

Tackling Childhood Stress with Sailing
Signs of stress and anxiety are not just found in adults, but in children too. In this day and era, where everything has become highly

Sailing with a chronic illness | Multiple Sclerosis
The Sailing Sclerosis project, Oceans of Hope is designed to help people living with multiple sclerosis and set them out on a path to recovery.

Blend yoga and sailing
Yoga, it’s not a religion but a way of healthy living that contributes to both mind and body. It incorporates meditation, stretches and breathing exercises

Sailing can change your life
Immerse yourself in the most peaceful surroundings of the sea landscape. Feel the wind, smell the salty water and enjoy the gorgeous background. Many people

Mindfulness on Sailing
Mindfulness is a phrase you may have heard several times. But what is it really? Let’s understand mindfulness further. It is the ability to be

Sail away after a heart attack
Here are two inspiring stories of people who took on sailing adventures even after experiencing a major health concern as a heart attack. What if

Sailing, Staying Fit and Losing Weight
Healthy Living and Sailing If your goal is to start living healthy and move from fat to being fit, we strongly suggest you consider sailing

Sailing as a cure for work addiction
Work addiction is a serious medical condition that must not be ignored. Find out how sailing can cure your work addiction. Most of us may

The Healing Power of the Sea
Learn about how sailing brings about mental and emotional well-being Over the past years, several studies have been conducted to prove the healing power of

Sailing as a family bonding experience
‘The Tans Will Fade, But the Memories Will Last Forever’ Seize every opportunity to travel, escape the ordinary. Next time you think of a family

Sail to prevail PTSD
PTSD or Posttraumatic stress disorder has become a common psychiatric disorder amongst people who may have witnessed or experience something extremely traumatic. After a devastating

Experience Sailing: Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, And Soul
‘Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul