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Default Physical conditioning for sailing

steve_hayes_maine wrote:
The comments in the other threads about the physical demands of
sailing are apt. Other than Larry (who apparently keeps his 250 lb
frame trim by hauling beer and chasing his bikini-clad crew), what do
the rest of you do to prepare yourself physically for sailing?

Steve Hayes

I use a rowing machine (Concept 2) in the winter, and row the hard
dink while cruising. We haven't used an outboard in 6 years.

Unfortunately, the rowing machine was used mainly to pile clothes on
for the last few years, but this winter I been pretty good about
rowing a virtual mile or two every day.