Being on the water is good for you

In this report by US Sailing, they look at the science behind how sailing improves our mental and physical health:

“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water,” wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t just a poetic notion, it is supported by science through what is known as Blue Mind Theory. Popularized in a bestselling book by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, he presents compelling evidence that being near, in, or under water enhances your health and well-being.

In other words, research confirms what sailors have long known: being on the water is good for you. – Full report