Getting in Touch with Reality

As part of my usual in-depth research for this column I decided to ask Google whether sailing was safe. “In fact, it can be deadly,” came the response, “A study from Rhode Island Hospital concluded sailing is more dangerous, and has a higher fatality rate, than skiing and snowboarding combined with NFL football.”

- Joshua Colvin

Well that was disappointing to hear—not just because I’ve apparently been recklessly risking my life, but also because I know now I should’ve stayed on my NFL career path. Oh well, no use worrying about what could’ve been.

Continuing to dig, I asked Google whether sailing was difficult: “Sailing is very simple,” the search results reassured me. “A skilled instructor can teach you the basics in an afternoon and most beginners shove off on their own after just a few days of lessons.”