This is an awesome video if you’ve ever tried to explain to someone what sailing means to you. In this video, people describe their experience sailing the Star of India in San Diego. Their comments reflect what all people who love sailing wish they could articulate. If someone asks you why you enjoy sailing so much, show them this video. Maybe they’ll come join you. See their quotes below.

We’re doing what sailors did hundreds of years ago. It’s a feeling that can’t be beat.

The majesty! It really is a spectacular sight seeing this cloud of sail. It’s moving.

It just struck my fancy. When I heard about it I said yeah, this is something I could do.

This is labor of love for us. This is what we strive to do.

I fell in love with it. I just love climbing trees and this is just a big tree to me.

Everyone asks if you have to be a sailor. The answer is no. You have to have the ability and the attitude. That’s what makes a good crew member.

It can be a little scary the first time out there but with a little more exposure it’s a little more fun and it (overcoming fear) makes it very rewarding.

The first time I went out there I thought I’d have to call 911. It’s just a lot of fun!

First of all you gotta be a kid inside. Let’s admit it. We’re all just playing and letting our little kid come out. Given that, you’ve got to be willing to work and not be afraid to sweat and get dirty. It’s going to tickle your fancy or its not.

Do we always have everyone we need? No, it’s never enough. We always need more people. We need different qualifications and a different mix of people. You can take people who are bus drivers and turn them into sailors.

The crew is made up of all kinds of people. All ages. I’m a 62 year old woman and I get a thrill when the young people come on board and we pass what we learn on to them.

I’m a junior sailor and my father does it and it’s just a lot of fun. It’’s just like a big family.

I don’t think you can beat the camaraderie. The feeling of everyone working together.

It’s the ultimate team experience.

Here’s a great video with a woman sailor from Australia. She and her crew are doing well in keelboats. Take a look at this exciting action of women sailors having a great time racing. You go girls!