How a Boat Can Make Retirement a Pleasure
by John Edwardson
Published on this site: July 23th, 2005 - See
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Boats are a fine part of any man's retirement. They give us
something to do, offer us new places to see and keep us active
mind, body and spirit. We in turn need to care for our boats.
Repair and maintenance, proper crewing and proper financing
including boat insurance are all things that we need to do
to keep our boats safe.
Everyone needs something to do. When we retire far too many
of us lose our will to keep striving. All of us, need to feel
needed, we need to feel like we are doing something worthwhile.
For women, this is often simply the continuation of home life
and domestic tranquility that made up most of their lives.
Men on the other hand live their lives with a goal. We work
for fifty or more years striving to bring home the bacon.
Having a goal in front of us is necessary for our psyche.
Many men simply die after retiring because they have nothing
to do.
Having a boat gives a man something to do. Keeping it in
good repair, learning the skills needed to keep it sailing
smoothly and keeping track of the finances including things
like boat insurance keeps them sharp.
A boat can take you places you have never been before and
no two sunrises are the same at sea. You will travel to new
places and meet new people, something that will keep anyone
young at heart.
Nearly everywhere even inland states have places for someone
to enjoy boating. Even if you are on a small lake you will
get a different perspective. If you are on the ocean you will
find another whole life. The best parts of life still need
financial maintenance like mooring fees, licensing and boat
insurance.
When we are active we are happier. A man with something to
do, a purpose to life is a man who will live longer. Some
men can do little things, reading, golfing, fishing from the
dock or making a model. These things are all fine activities;
I enjoy them myself.
Some need more to do. A boat is a good step down for some.
It does not require too much of your time but just enough.
Little things like checking on the lanyards or the boat insurance
can keep you young and happy in spirit.
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