30 years ago I read a book about a veterinarian who, after hearing his doctor say he didn't have long to live, bought a
boat and sailed away to live another 25 years. This story has always intrigued me.
It has always been my experience that I feel better both mentally and physically when I am on the
water boating. In fact, my
health increases markedly over time the longer I am aboard. It is not that I just feel healthier but I am more healthy.
For instance my blood pressure decreased to a level last seen when I was 30 years younger. My muscular tone and strength increased as well as endurance. I have reached a general feeling of well being and peace with myself. My grey hair has not changed back to brown but I have less aches and pains.
How about you. Have you experienced positive changes in your
health? Is the changes in your body and mind more than just a nice tan? If you have become more healthy what is the cause? What do you do to increase your health? Is it just me, an isolated case, or have you noticed the same results?
I would appreciate hearing from you about your health and well being experiences while
boating;
power, sail, rowing or paddle. It would be extremely interesting to see if others are noticing positive changes. Replies can come to this forum directly or if you wish to my
email steveston2@gmail.com
I am in the process of writing a blog called 'Healthy Boating' in order to gather information on boating health, especially for seniors but for people of any age. Hopefully it will become a reference resource for boaters to get ideas and encouragement from each other on increasing our health.
Healthy Boating.