by Roy Page | Jul 5, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
One immutable law of sailing is that you can’t sail directly into the wind. Taking the wind head-on causes the sails to luff and lose power. In heavy winds, this luffing is often violent as the sails and lines flap chaotically in the oncoming headwind moving...
by Roy Page | Sep 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
You are likely asking yourself, is there proof that Sailing Adventure Therapy (SAT) actually works? Let’s look at a research study published in 2018 spearheaded by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Park City Sailing Association, and the Department of...
by Roy Page | Sep 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
You may be wondering why a substance abuse and treatment program would select sailing as a foundation for addiction treatment and recovery. The answer is simply – because it helped treat and heal me. Growing up in Eastern North Carolina, family summer vacations...
by Roy Page | Sep 16, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
The first step toward recovery is admitting that something needs to change. Admitting we have a problem with alcohol or drug use. Acknowledging that a life of abuse has created consequences that adversely affect our lives and those around us. Admitting we have a...
