"Gilligan" wrote in message . ..
| I've done a little searching for sailing and philosophy. Here are some
| interesting things I've found:
|
| http://www.islandsailing.com/
|
| Our Philosophy about Sailing
|
| We believe that sailing is not just a sport or recreational activity, but
| also a metaphor about how to approach everyday life. Sailing is an
| opportunity for individuals and groups to develop character and
| strength--while having fun. It is a way to become more aware of the
| environment, ourselves, and others.
|
| Learning to sail obviously includes learning the "techniques" of sailing
| (points of sail, tacking, jibing, etc.), but the art of sailing can also
| develop other skills, such as mental acuity, interpersonal communication,
| learning how to work with others as a team, learning how to be a leader and
| a follower, physical coordination, self-sufficiency, quick-wittedness, and,
| for some, overcoming fears. It provides an opportunity to develop focus and
| direction, to learn how to solve problems in a team-oriented approach that
| fosters harmony and respect. The chance to tackle problems on the water
| enhance a person's ability to tackle problems in everyday life off the
| water.
|
| It is this broader philosophy of sailing that we embrace and to which we are
| committed.
|
| Our goal is to bring the sport of sailing--the allegory and the essence, the
| dream and the reality--to as many people as possible...teaching safety,
| responsibility, sportsmanship.
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Nonsense! This is a bunch of liberal HOOEY! Solve problems, foster harmony
and respect, interpersonal communication, awareness of the environment and
blah, blah, blah.

Gimme a BREAK! ****in' libs try of feminize every manly pursuit. What a bunch
of pussies!

Paladin

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