The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water,” wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t just a poetic notion, it is supported by science through what is known as Blue Mind Theory. Popularized in a bestselling book by marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, he presents compelling evidence that being near, in, or under water enhances your health and well-being.
In other words, research confirms what sailors have long known: being on the water is good for you.