| Sail boating by the power of the wind is as old as | | | | follow it without question. At times, your sailing |
| recorded history. We have the thousands of | | | | instructor may need to issue an order and have it |
| brave sailors who endured wide-open seas to | | | | followed immediately. These situations generally |
| thank for the discovery of new lands. Were it not | | | | involve safety concerns and time may be of the |
| for them, we might all be stuck on the same | | | | essence, so be prepared to act first and ask |
| continent! | | | | questions later. |
| Sailing for sport goes back to 17th century | | | | If you feel that sailing is something you want to |
| Holland. The New York Yacht Club was founded in | | | | try then your next step is finding an instructor. |
| 1844 and remains the oldest sport sailing | | | | Sailing lessons are readily available in locations with |
| organization in the United States. | | | | sailing communities. You may even have a friend |
| The idea of sailing is exciting and romantic. The | | | | or family member who is willing to teach you for |
| new popularity of pirate films demonstrates our | | | | free. |
| continued love affair with the idea of sailing and | | | | Regardless of which type of boat you are on, |
| boating on the open water for fun and reward. No | | | | you need to always focus on safety. It becomes |
| other type of classic boat conjures the same | | | | even more of an issue on sail boating. Before you |
| mental images as the traditional sailboat. | | | | think about getting on a sailboat, look over the |
| Is sailing right for you? Are you ready to take off | | | | following tips. |
| on an boating adventure through the use of wind | | | | Make sure that you are a strong swimmer. Many |
| power? Should you join the ranks of famous | | | | beginning sailors discount how likely they are to |
| adventurers and humble travelers who rose to | | | | capsize and neglect this basic tip. |
| meet the challenges that sailing presents? | | | | Keep yourself comfortable. Wear layers that you |
| The answers to these questions depend on a | | | | can easily add or remove to be ready for |
| variety of factors. First, make sure that your | | | | changing weather conditions. Tie your hair back |
| goals are realistic. Sailing, as with many other | | | | and clip your fingernails. Wear sunblock and carry |
| hobbies, takes a long time to master. You can | | | | plenty of drinking water. |
| learn the basics in just a few days, but you | | | | Practice in low winds and relatively shallow water. |
| should not plan to sail around the world at the end | | | | Learning to sail is difficult enough, so boating in |
| of a weekend's practice. | | | | ideal conditions will increase your chances of |
| Hard work, patience and dedication are required. | | | | success. |
| You must be willing to invest both the time and | | | | Practice capsizing. It will happen sooner or later, so |
| money into the hobby. You must be completely | | | | be prepared by learning to do so safely. |
| comfortable with the water and with the natural | | | | Wear a life jacket. Life jackets are a good idea |
| elements, as you will find yourself stuck in | | | | any time you are on the water, but they are |
| rainstorms and other disagreeable weather | | | | essential when you are in a situation in which you |
| conditions. | | | | can expect to have trouble. |
| You should also be able to take direction and | | | | |