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On what is traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the year on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse Indiana, the waters were pleasantly calm. With gas prices at the marina over $5 a gallon, it was no shock that the line to fill up was mysteriously absent.

The water, which is normally churned up and murky by late august, was very refreshing and clear. Beautiful underwater plants (which btw we had been taught were “weeds” since childhood, were easily visible in shallow water. The buzz of personal watercraft was replaced by people laughing and swimming on the pier.

The smooth waters were also a welcoming change for the many sailboats that silently graced the lake. The gorgeous and colorful sails of catamarans and other sailboats took advantage of the consistent breeze to weave their way across the lake. Not only do small sailboat owners not worry about the price of gas, they can forget about oil changes, engine maintenance and noise. Sailing is a sport that can be enjoyed alone in a small boat or can be an amazing team-building experience. Check out US Sailing to learn more about sailing!