Do you think that sailing is a sport?

Question

I don't mean pleasure sailing. I mean competitive racing, team or fleet. Dinghys-no Farr 40s, Transat 52, or huge Trimarans. Do you think that sailing is a sport? Back yourself up.

Answer 1

Sailing is definitely a sport. It not only takes physical skills but planning and knowledge of the wind and how your boat reacts. It is a mental activity as well physical. It takes concentration and adaptability to changing conditions.

Answer 2

Yes, it's competitive. It also involves moving an inanimate object through athleticism towards a goal.

Answer 3

I as once up on Cape Cod, during the Americas Cup races.Before that, I thought competitive racing was a toy for the rich boys,

That was before. Imagine a football game  where no one can see the game.The fever caught me.

Answer 4

Yes, it's a sport.  If you want some real sailing action, try signing up on a tall ship.

This site has several that you can sail:

http://www.squidoo.com/sailtallships/

Answer 5

Sure it's a sport.  It requires a lot of strength and energy, much more than some sports such as curling or bowling.

Answer 6

Yes.

I think any physical activity that requires a certain amount of knowledge and skill qualifies as a sport. If it's something anyone can do like opening a door, then there's no competition or special skills required.

We actually do have regattas out here for the small crafts. Like an 18ft Flying Scot.

Answer 7

Is a sport definitely. Sailing a Sunfish or a 14 Hobbycat is a sport. Or not?

Answer 8

Sailing is not a sport, are you trying to get yourself drowned? It's stupid.

You've never even watched the Robin Hood BBC channel series, i suppose. Don't defy it, it is rude. And i don't have to worry about being raped, i have blocks and safety, and i'm not an idiot that will fall into that sort of thing once more, it has happened before, THOUGH NOT THROUGH MYSPACE. Why did you even ask me to be your friend?

Answer 9

Of -course it's a sport.  It's globally recognized as a sport.  Just like any other global sport, soccer (football), for instance, there are many different levels.  Even car racing.  You start out small and work your way up.  And I mean to tell ya', racing those little Sunfish can get competitive!  

Just like any other sport, not everyone can do it.  

You must be in acceptable physical shape to meet the demands of sailing.

You must have knowlege, and lots of it, to do any good at all.  

It takes strategy to place or win.  

You get trophies if you win.  

Yes, it's a sport, there's just not a lot of folks willing, or able to learn how to do it.  It isn't as easy as some people think!