sailing, n.Definitions

Sailing is only for the brave — the sea hates a coward.

Sailing is a form of mast transit.

Sailing is severe — the seas only gifts are harsh blows and, occasionally, the chance to feel strong.

Sailing is dangerous — those who go to sea are only a plank’s thickness from death.

Sailing is deeply dangerous — a sea voyage is an inch of hell.

Sailing is getting wet and ill while slowly going nowhere at great expense.

Sailing is the fine art of getting wet and becoming ill while slowly going nowhere at great expense.

Sailing is an aqueous pastime pursued by men of means who relish the prospect of being blown out to sea on a Sunday afternoon.