Thursday, February 20, 2014

Ronstan's Murray- The Alphabet List For Sailing

Ronstan CEO Alistair Murray on growing sailing(Sydney, Australia)- One of the more inspirational people in sailing may be Ronstan’s CEO Alistair Murray.  As a life-long sailor from way “Down Under”,  Alistair provides some of his perspectives of what  “The Alphabet″ list might look like for "what’s great about sailing":
  • It is always an Adventure, whether participating in adrenaline filled racing or being independent in a quiet cove.
  • It is Beautiful in every respect; boats, places and people.
  • Craftsmanship skills are developed; it is a hands on activity.
  • People with Disabilities can sail …. and win gold medals even.
  • It is Environmentally friendly.
  • Fresh air, Freedom, Families and Fun.
  • Generations can sail together, including grand parents and grand children.
  • Humility. Nature is more powerful than we are.
  • It is Inexpensive if you want it to be.
  • It is Joyful.
  • You develop your Knowledge of such topics as weather, navigation, charts, tactics, etc.
  • You develop Leadership skills.
  • It tests you Mentally; a thinking person’s game with a lot of strategy.
  • You meet New and interesting people, all the time.
  • Organizations are there to support you, such as yacht clubs.
  • It is Physical. Great exercise. Or, can be if you want it to be.
  • You spend Quality time with family and friends.
  • You can go Racing, or cruising, or whatever.
  • It is Safe. I have had a lot more injuries bike riding than sailing!
  • It Takes you outside your comfort zone. We all need that.
  • You Unwind, relax, recharge your batteries.
  • There is such a Variety of boats, places, people, ages, skill levels.
  • It opens up the World to you.
  • It has that X factor!
  • Young kids can do it, and so can old kids.
  • Zzzzzzzzz. You enjoy a great sleep after a big day on the water!

Learn more about Alistair and his crew at Ronstan here.