Seems to me , the two weak points physically while cruising are

1. Getting out of shape (you sit at the helm for hours on end, daily.]

2. the most improtant seat in the boat, the helm seat, is usually very
uncomcortable. Looking for recomendations on seats.


I don't know many cruisiers that steer. They use some kind of self steering.
Since most of us don't have transpertation when we get there we have to walk a
lot and carry things. While I was cruising I was in pretty good shape. Remember
that cruising doesn't mean you have to be underway all the time. If insects are
not trying to make a home on your boat you may not be getting the most out of
it.

Dick