Lawsy
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Does anybody know of any studies into the medical benefits of boating? I'm particularly interested to know if boating can be shown to have a beneficial effect on sufferers from stress.
Medical Benefits Of Boating?
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Moonshiners
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You may find that research in to owning a boat increases stress... especially if your based in the Solent and or use a boat yard.
thefatlady
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I remember Black Wednesday (1993?) when the UK dropped out of the ERM and interest rates went wild. My colleague and I went out on my boat that day, and heard on the radio what was going on. Normally, we would have been tearing our hair out, but we really couldn't care less. Boating was very therapeutic.
sarabande
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I think there is more stress from non-boating....
Vanilla
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You might find something in here...Peter Noble was a very highly respected psychiatrist who also sailed. Basically anything which is a bit of a challenge, requires effort, and reward from ones own effort will help alleviate stress. Also physical excercise helps so the smaller the boat and crew, the better I guess!
"The Mind of the Sailor" Peter Noble and Ros Hogbin; Adlard Coles, 2001; 0-7136-5025-7
"The Mind of the Sailor" Peter Noble and Ros Hogbin; Adlard Coles, 2001; 0-7136-5025-7
Kawasaki
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Sailing?
Only ever been twice.
2 years ago with 'Searush' and last Year with 'Misterg'.
Flippen eck.
'Pull that string, wind that winch, LOOK WHERE YER GOING! look at those tell tale thinghies, WATCH THE MOBO!, go about, gybe /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif point to the wind, pull that string, wind that winch, tack, luff up (think I fecked up /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) go about (well I just been there anyway) watch the wind, look at the sea conditions, That's is You,ve got it now We are making 4 kts /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Kinell, talk about Stress!
Mobo day out.
Out the Marina, chunter along the speed limit for 15 mins.
Decide which way to go and go there.
Whilst having a cuppa or summat /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif (whilst watching the Jolly Sailors slide about the oggin) throttle back, arrive have a bacon buttie or a pint.
No Stress!
Hactually, My two goes on a Raggie thinghie were Great, can't wait for the next time.
I think just getting out on the water is definately healthy for body and mind.
Only once I did a few days on the Canals about Cheshire.
Remember thinking as I watched the M6 traffic belting along 2 fields away.
'Poor Sods'
Whilst I was 'put put putting' towards the next Pub!
Only ever been twice.
2 years ago with 'Searush' and last Year with 'Misterg'.
Flippen eck.
'Pull that string, wind that winch, LOOK WHERE YER GOING! look at those tell tale thinghies, WATCH THE MOBO!, go about, gybe /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif point to the wind, pull that string, wind that winch, tack, luff up (think I fecked up /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) go about (well I just been there anyway) watch the wind, look at the sea conditions, That's is You,ve got it now We are making 4 kts /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Kinell, talk about Stress!
Mobo day out.
Out the Marina, chunter along the speed limit for 15 mins.
Decide which way to go and go there.
Whilst having a cuppa or summat /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif (whilst watching the Jolly Sailors slide about the oggin) throttle back, arrive have a bacon buttie or a pint.
No Stress!
Hactually, My two goes on a Raggie thinghie were Great, can't wait for the next time.
I think just getting out on the water is definately healthy for body and mind.
Only once I did a few days on the Canals about Cheshire.
Remember thinking as I watched the M6 traffic belting along 2 fields away.
'Poor Sods'
Whilst I was 'put put putting' towards the next Pub!
Vanilla
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Sorry was using the term "sailing" rather loosely but think you've just converted me to the fun of stinkies! You forgot to mention the "pleasure" experienced wedged into the cockpit at some crazy angle in an attempt to remain onboard....and all without needing alcohol to mimic that particular sensation /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Vanilla
Vanilla
Kawasaki
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Sorry was using the term "sailing" rather loosely /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Vanilla
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I think the term 'sailing' is rather loose anyway.
I think it should be termed 'Sidewaysing' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Sorry was using the term "sailing" rather loosely /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Vanilla
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I think the term 'sailing' is rather loose anyway.
I think it should be termed 'Sidewaysing' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Philiz
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Lawsy, you can try as hard as you like, you'll never get a new boat on the NHS /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Lawsy
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You're right, I probably won't get a new boat on the NHS, but I might get additional TIME to boat on the NHS /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. Cue, threads along the lines of 'NHS Scrounger Uses MBY Forums!' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.
AndieMac
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The definition of boat stress: Yacht Race Start! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Being on the start line for the five minutes prior to the starters gun, jostling for position with 30 other yachts. Not being able to see the guy just downwind because those big white sail things get in the way. All the while the red faced crew members yelling 'starboard', and a lot of other very colourful words.
Then it goes all peaceful, till the next turning mark! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax, even if its the old work-clunker.
Being on the start line for the five minutes prior to the starters gun, jostling for position with 30 other yachts. Not being able to see the guy just downwind because those big white sail things get in the way. All the while the red faced crew members yelling 'starboard', and a lot of other very colourful words.
Then it goes all peaceful, till the next turning mark! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax, even if its the old work-clunker.
rubberduck
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Serious answer. I was never interested in boats in the slightest but during a year long stay in the royal london hospital for a serious illness brought on mainly by stress,more due to boredom than anything else I started reading some boat mags lent to me by another patient.Boats looked nice & shiny & I remember thinking if I get out of here alive I'm going to buy one. After another year recovering at home supervising a major house extension to keep me sane, My wife Nicky & I went to EBY & bought our 1st boat,which gave me an interest other than business which was all I ever did before, hence the stress. I now have a completely different lifestyle brought about by the boat & my new found "you only live once attitude" which has led us into doing many things we would never have dreamt of let alone had time for. And guess what, the business still runs just as well letting other people do most of the work,all that time I spent making sure everything was just perfect was probably just my OCD /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Allan
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I certainly find sailing relaxes me. I don't race so don't have the startline problem mentioned. I have arthritis in both knees, some fingers and a shoulder. After a weekend on the boat I don't feel this until Wednesday or Thursday. I think the constant movement keeps everything moving. It certainly works for me, physically and mentally.
Allan
Allan
benjenbav
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Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax,
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Exactement!
Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax,
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Exactement!
Al Dickson
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Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax,
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Exactement!
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Hear Hear - Just spent the entire weekend with the family jumping between the Arran Ferry, our Nordstar, wee Zodiac Cadet 240 and newly aquired Avon 450 (which the boys have declared as "our best ever boat" - "even better than the one we sleep on" .... cheap tastes obviously dont take after SWMBO /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Seriously, as soon as I step on board anything that floats, I start to relax,
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Exactement!
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Hear Hear - Just spent the entire weekend with the family jumping between the Arran Ferry, our Nordstar, wee Zodiac Cadet 240 and newly aquired Avon 450 (which the boys have declared as "our best ever boat" - "even better than the one we sleep on" .... cheap tastes obviously dont take after SWMBO /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
AndieMac
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Good story Rubberduck.... Glad you could see the writing on the wall before it was too late, a lot don't. Enjoy your boat!
