Boats are supposed to be for realaxing and enjoyment, no?

Caer Urfa said:
Agree that some people really need to get a life and I often wonder at some of the replies as to have they ever even been aboard a yacht, then yes we all have to learn but I like the really sad cases who have nothing better to worry about but are they flying the right flag etiquette :)
I learned a long time ago : "There is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Kenneth Grahame's - The Wind in the Willows. "
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And here is the context of the quote. I agree, there really is something in it, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what:



The Rat sculled smartly across and…the Mole stepped gingerly down…and …to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat.

[T]he Rat shoved off and took to the skulls again. “Do you know, I’ve never been in a boat before in my life.” [said the Mole]

“What?” cried the Rat, open-mouthed: “never been in a – you never – well I – what have you been doing, then?”

“Is it so nice as all that? asked the Mole shyly…[as he] felt the boat sway lightly under him.

“Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,” he went on dreamily: “messing – about – in – boats; messing -“

Published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame
 
Well, you learn something new everyday, and yes, my sailing is relaxing and enjoyable.
 
Well as usual, we set off for a very relaxing few days knowing there's a couple of things that need fixing or renewing. Come back with a list of over twenty.

Love boats! ?
 
Zing said:
And here is the context of the quote. I agree, there really is something in it, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what:



The Rat sculled smartly across and…the Mole stepped gingerly down…and …to his surprise and rapture found himself actually seated in the stern of a real boat.

[T]he Rat shoved off and took to the skulls again. “Do you know, I’ve never been in a boat before in my life.” [said the Mole]

“What?” cried the Rat, open-mouthed: “never been in a – you never – well I – what have you been doing, then?”

“Is it so nice as all that? asked the Mole shyly…[as he] felt the boat sway lightly under him.

“Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leant forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing,” he went on dreamily: “messing – about – in – boats; messing -“

Published in 1908, The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Grahame
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And next moment he went aground!
 
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