Summertime is such an enjoyable time of the year. It is a time most of us look forward to with great anticipation, almost as soon as it ends and certainly soon after the first snow flies. What makes this season of the year so pleasurable? Well, after the cold winter and wet spring, the summer offers us a time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. The summer menu typically changes to foods prepared on the grill, and above all, the warmth of the summer sunshine makes even a bad day seem manageable. Additionally, the "toys" of summer come out of mothballs, such as the camping equipment, golf clubs, and water craft, which simply expands the "playing field" for those of us who enjoy such activities.
Water has long been associated with health and healing, that's why many of us head to it at some point for some of our summertime fun. It offers healing for the mind and body against the toils of everyday life. Years ago, I was introduced to sailing, but over the last few years, it has, quite literally, "blown" me away with how much fun it is. There are many features which make it exhilarating, but being outside on the water, using the natural power of the wind to propel you, present a glorious opportunity to "cast off" from the dock and say "so long" to those worries of the day.
One of my friends who has coached me through the beginner stages of this learning process, takes several weeks of vacation each year, much of which is dedicated to "exercising" his own sailing skills. We in the running group have affectionately referred to his time off as his, "summer, sailing, sabbatical". When he shoves off from the dock, he says it as one of the most peaceful experiences one can have.
Yes, sailing is one of the "esses" in the summer, sailing, sabbatical, but most assuredly, it is a part of something even bigger. In fact, if you add just a few letters it becomes the "essence" of summer, and sailing is part of the "esses". However, for the diehards out there, anytime of year is a good time to go on a sailing sabbatical, wouldn't you agree?
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