John P Ray writes: >I have one problem with it. The difference in training and skill. >Boating was inland work - row boat, canoe, etc. Sailing was >blue-water. One can boat on the open ocean and sail on an inland lake. > There are a whole lot of differences between the two. I can handle >a >punt, canoe, etc, but would have trouble rigging a lateen sail for >open >seas. It is only difficult until you learn how. I might as well split the skills again. Joe