5 reasons to start yachting right now!

Reason 1: Better physical health

In addition to the familiar sun and fresh sea air, yachting has something more to offer. Getting from point A to point B on a sailboat requires a fairly wide range of physical skills. Do not be afraid - if you are over 10 years old, then you will not see anything complicated.

However, these physical skills will have a beneficial effect on your health. You will keep your vestibular apparatus, leg muscles, deep abdominal muscles and virtually the rest of your body in good shape. Loads can and will be somewhat tiring, but not debilitating and very rewarding - especially with today's sedentary lifestyle.

Working with running rigging, raising sails, maneuvers at the helm will help in strengthening and healing. In addition, you have an amazing opportunity to develop skills in dexterity, endurance, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination. 

Sailing can be called one of the best types of cardio. During sailing, you use almost all muscle groups, as well as train your lungs. It is also possible to improve blood flow with yachting. As soon as your physical form improves, your cardiovascular system will tell you a huge human thank you. 

Reason 2: Better Mental Health

Many, even in our enlightened age, often forget the importance of mental health. As the classic said: "There are no healthy people, there are underexamined people." Stress is just the tip of the iceberg; in fact, there can be an order of magnitude more mental problems, especially against the backdrop of war.

Yachting is a great solution for people who want to relax, and maybe solve their psychological problems. The main thing to remember is that yachting (however, like any other sport) should not become an escape from problems, but a tool for solving them!

One of the advantages of yachting over other sports is the involvement of both body and mind in the process. You will not only engage in physical activity, but also delve into the process of building a route and navigation, which will also have a fruitful effect on the “cleansing” of consciousness.

Quiet evenings in marinas to the sound of the surf and seagulls will not be out of place. Like a measured cruise somewhere in the wilderness, near virgin nature, this will help the nervous system to relax and take a break from hardships and anxieties.

Reason 3: Say no to brittle bones!

Sunshine with salt water and fresh air can work wonders. Natural vitamin D, which we get from the sun, is an order of magnitude better absorbed by the body than its tablet versions. Salt water and air also have a positive effect on the body. In the sum of the factors, we get a natural recovery.

Regarding children, vitamin D prevents them from developing a disease such as rickets. For teenagers and adults, the “sunshine” vitamin will help prevent the development of caries, gum pathologies, as well as protect against osteoporosis and accelerate the healing of fractures.

But do not forget that the sun's rays can be quite dangerous - we apply sunscreen, wear a hat and protect our eyes with glasses. Be aware of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation.

Reason 4: develop concentration

In order for your cruise to be safe, this safety must be taken care of. That is to concentrate on swimming. To be, as they say, in the moment. And this is exactly what will help you overcome your problems with absent-mindedness and inattention. Only the sea, the yacht, the chartplotter and you. 

Well, the fact that driving a boat, although not a difficult, but not a trivial task, will not go anywhere. You need to keep in mind data about wind, currents, waves, wind speed ... You can list for a long time. It is literally impossible to sit on the couch in the cockpit and lose concentration.

Reason 5: Develop a sense of space

Driving a boat will require you to have quite powerful spatial thinking. You will need to estimate the dimensions of the boat for maneuvers or mooring, especially for small marinas. In addition, you are not the only participant in the movement on the water. Feeling the dimensions of the boat, understanding its orientation in space is very important. What can we say about depth perception? These skills will also help you on land.

Don't be intimidated by what you have to learn. Many musicians do not have absolute pitch (some do not have it at all), but they successfully master the instruments. So why can a musician train his ear and sense of rhythm, but you cannot understand the dimensions of the boat? 

Remember that many barriers really exist only in our heads. If your dream is yachting, then we will help you realize it, the main thing is your desire!

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09.02.2023