SAILING IS A NATURAL TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITY. THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT ROLES TO PERFORM WHEN SAILING OR RACING A YACHT, AND IF CREW MEMBERS DO NOT COMMUNICATE EFFICIENTLY AND CLEARLY WITH ONE ANOTHER WHEN PERFORMING THESE ROLES THEN THE BOAT WILL SIMPLY NOT SAIL.
Communicating in a busy, unfamiliar & complicated environment
Decision making, especially under pressure
Leadership
Acting as a unit and coordinating performance
Self confidence
A main plus point for sailing is that it is highly participatory and inclusive - leaving no one on the sidelines.