Fantastic Fun Facts about Sailing - guaranteed to Make you Smile!

1. Sailing is one of the oldest sport activities - people have been sailing since the time of the ancient Egyptians! 2. In some countries, like the Netherlands, you can sail to school instead of walking or taking the bus! 3. Sailing has been featured in some of the world's most famous literature, such as Moby Dick and Treasure Island. 4. Sailing can take you anywhere in the world. Some brave sailors have even sailed around the world! 5. Depending on the wind, a sailor might be able to travel faster than a speeding bullet! 6. The strongest winds can actually push a sailboat along without a motor - a process called “surfing”. 7. Sailboats usually use a combination of sails and engines to get around - just like a car has both wheels and a motor! 8. Dolphins and whales sometimes play around sailing ships - giving sailors a beautiful show. 9. You can sail in almost any kind of weather conditions - from strong sun to a light rain. 10. While sailing might seem like a lot of hard work, it can also be very relaxing and fun!