We live in an age where most working Australians are bombarded with stress from being overworked and high pressure from tight deadlines. Majority of people’s time is taken up by work. Emails and smart phones have made it worse by bringing work to home. People tend to find it difficult to strike a balance between work and home. You can’t control everything in your work environment, but you can find ways to reduce stress. One method you could try is taking up an activity or hobby that you might find interesting and fun.
Australians are lucky in that most of us live close to the coastline, and gives you more reason to get into boating. Boating is open to everyone and the activity doesn’t require you to have lots of experience.
Here are 6 reasons to take up some form of boating:
1. Boating is can be great for your health. It is a known fact that exercise releases natural endorphins. Boating related physical activities could by taking control of the sails, fishing, swimming, snorkelling.
2. Boating is a fantastic way of building and strengthening relationships. Boating is a great activity to maintain a balanced lifestyle by spending quality time with either your family or friends. Break away from the couch and television, plan a boat trip with your family and catch up with the times.
3. It’s calming and relaxing. There’s a sense of liberation and freedom sailing through open water, 4. the crashing of waves and the view of seeing blue ocean. Boating can be a short getaway of the hustle and bustle.
4. Boating is not hard to learn. With a quick search on Google you should be able find courses in boating and sailing in your state.
5. Boating is a link to more recreational activities such as fishing, scuba diving and water skiing.
6. Ultimately huge amounts of fun! Always remember to follow the boating rules and have fun!
For advice, assistance and help to get started on your boating adventures call into Holt Marine, north Brisbane’s premier marine showroom. We’re at 25 Queens Road, Everton Hills.