RIDING THE WINDS

Gliding on the water when the sea is calm is an experience as sensational as parasailing. Admittedly, parasailing provides an unbeatable 'high' but without a boat to tow the sail, the sport becomes impossible. Is hang-gliding not far behind?

Using no motors so as not to break the serenity, sailing definitely requires a skill to steer the sailboat to the direction of the destination especially when the wind is coming from that direction. Going directly against the wind, how is it really done? Hop on and find out.