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Sailboat Racing I was recently reading an article in a sailing magazine that had asked its readers to write in with the number one reason they go sailboat racing. The results, supplied by a few hundred people, were not surprising to me. The overwhelming reason people named was the stimulating mental challenge racing provides. Other reasons - the physical challenge, the team-sport experience, the social value and the chance to get away - were all …

…Perhaps a couple of suggestions to get around the time obstacle is firstly to consider looking for races where the time commitment is less - racing short courses instead of long, or competing closer to home than usual. Second, recognize that racing is not only fun but healthy as a change of pace from your busy shoreside life. Sailing can provide that shift for you physically, spiritually and even mentally. Print | Prev | Next ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**