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