Mary's mention of the Kennedy's in another thread Celeb sailors reminded me that I found it remarkable that not only the Kennedy men but also the Kennedy women are/were passionate sailors.

Why remarkable? Because in my experience there are lots of more male sailors than female? Is this true? And if so, why is it apparently such a stag thing? Or is it all just in my perception, with perhaps in the back of my mind the stereotype sailor, bearded, rugged, rough men who dare to face Nature's most extreme conditions. You know, crossing the Arctic, climbing the Himalaya and all that other macho stuff???

Perhaps any of you ladies might wanna reflect on this? I, as a male simply do not understand why there aren't more lady sailors.