Assessing postural balance control in young dinghy sailors pre, during and post training sessions

Findings of the present study show a short-term effect of sailing sessions on balance, suggesting that a single training session can induce acute improvements in postural control among young athletes. It is possible that the observed acute improvements are associated with immediate neuromuscular adaptation following sailing activity, specifically due to the unpredictable and dynamic environment in which sailing takes place. However, the temporal duration of this effect appears to be limited. As balance is an essential skill in sailing performance, future studies should investigate long-term effects and retention of training-induced improvements in postural control.