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Is Sailing Ever Stressful for You?
We prep for storms, chart our courses, and run man overboard drills, but how often do we check our own internal weather?
Life at sea can be beautiful, but it’s not without pressure. Sleep deprivation, tight quarters, and unpredictable conditions make it easy to drift from “I’ve got this” to “I can’t do this” without even noticing. That’s why understanding stress—how it shows up, how it builds, and how to manage it—should be part of every sailor’s toolkit.
So let’s hear from the sailing community:
Have you ever found yourself slipping into Yellow, Orange, or even Red without realizing it?
What helped you bounce back, or what do you wish someone had asked you in the moment? Share your stories, your go-to tools, or the one insight that changed the way you care for yourself and your crew at sea. New sailors are listening.
https://americansailing.com/articles/sailing-through-stress/
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