Hueston Sailing Association
Why Sail?
For the thrill of it! For the fun of it! For the competitive flair! To learn sailing at its best!
People sail for a number of reasons. Thousands of years ago, in prehistoric periods and ancient days, sailing was a way to get from one point to another, and it was often also basic to livelihood (i.e. for fishing). With the advent of powered ships in the 19th century, sailing became primarily a recreational pursuit. Today, one might classify recreational sailing into three primary purposes:
Day sailing
Recreational sailing in small boats suitable for one to six people, with minimal if any accommodations for living aboard.
Cruising
Boats typically have overnight accommodations, allowing the sailors to go from one port to another over a period of days.
Racing
Where boats compete by sailing through a defined course. Racing boats can be small one person craft, but can also range up to ocean racers 60 feet or more in length with crews of ten or more.