Sailing is an incredible way to right yourself. I'm reminded of Bernard Moitessier, who almost won the 1968/69 round-the-world race but quit and decided to keep on sailing: why return to civilisation when you've found true peace already? It's a really great example of how the way we live in modern times just isn't great for our psyche.
You know, I grew up reading one of his books, "Un Vagabond des mers du sud" (in Romanian "Hoinar in marile sudului"). I could bet you a fiver that he is one of the reasons I became obsessed with sailing since a very young age. After moving to London I figured out I am in the best place ever to learn sailing. And here I am now, Level 3 RYA dinghy sailing + just got my power boat license. I will be always grateful to my sailing club (North London Sailing Association) for introducing me to the English sailing culture and helping me get over some crap in my life.
