Dinghy sailing is much cheaper and more easily accessible than big boat sailing. Regardless of the location, age or physical shape, it can be accessed by almost anyone. This adventure activity can be quite laid-back if you wish to quietly float the surface of the lake and simply enjoy the view, or it can be very thrilling if you want to hang out on the trapeze and go faster.
If you have never went dinghy sailing or have never even heard of it, you may want to consider trying this adventure activity on your next trip. You can start dinghy sailing in plenty different places. Besides, this type of sailing is a kids-friendly sport; it is a great way for families or friends to bond. As a dinghy sailing crew, you would have to do a lot of teamwork and make split-second decisions based on your own intuition. Although this water sport is considered generally safe, injuries do occur, especially when safety measures are poor.
Contusions, cuts, bruises and pulled muscles are the most common injuries in dinghy sailing. The most common reasons of trauma sustained in this sport are collisions with the main boom, the rigging up and down, handling of the sheets and slipping while onboard. Head and lower extremities are injured most often while dinghy sailing. Note that weather plays key part in your sailing session, as stronger and onshore winds make you more accident-prone.
Wherever you are planning to take your next adventure travel we can help you to make it safe!
If you’re planning to go dinghy sailing while travelling or you simply think that you might want to try it, take out dinghy sailing travel insurance. It will help you enjoy your journey and the sailing itself with a complete peace of mind and in case of a dinghy sailing accident you won’t be left with huge medical bills to pay.
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