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Rowing vs Sailing

Rowing and sailing have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatRowingSailing
Time a week5 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withWith a groupWith a partner or opponent
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To startFreeFree

Choose rowing if

  • More rhythmic and repetitive
  • More physical
  • Less to learn up front

Free to start, then about $60 a month.

About rowing

Choose sailing if

  • Less repetitive
  • Gentler on the body
  • More to learn

Free to start, then about $80 a month.

About sailing

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.