The benefits of BOATING

29 April 2021

The benefits of boating far outweigh the costs of boating.

Being on the water does all sorts of wonderful things to you and for you. The impact it has on our mind and bodies is incredible; the connection between water and our happiness is very real.

Have you heard of ‘Blue Mind’? Scientist and Marine Biologist Wallace J. Nichols describes this as a “mildly meditative state characterised by calm, peaceful, unity and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life”. Doesn’t this sound divine!

Boating promotes physiological and psychological changes across your health and wellness, awe and wonder, creativity and play, happiness, and relaxation. It appeals to our senses – the sight of water induces a flood of neurochemicals that promote wellness. Connecting with nature will tickle your soul, bringing positive energy to your mind. The sunshine provides Vitamin D which promotes healthy bones and in medically proven to improve your mood.

Now….. Let us talk about devices!

In this digital age, more and more people are presenting with chronic health problem – stress, insomnia, depression, body aches and pains and so on. This is 100% (if I may be so bold as to say so) linked to device usage. We are plugged into our devices 24/7, organising our lives via our device, having meetings through our devices, mindlessly scrolling social media platforms for countless hours every day and night, checking and responding to emails, calls, txt messages………

The remedy to modern day life is………………………………….(drum roll sound)

BOATING!!!

Tapping out of the hustle and bustle, unplugging from your device, putting your health and wellbeing first and foremost.

FALL INTO A ‘BLUE STATE OF MIND