Woman & Home South Africa

My brand-new OBSESSION

Trying something new can be daunting, especially if it’s out of your comfort zone and raises eyebrows among family and friends. But pursuing something you love – even if you’ve never considered it before – can bring a wealth of positives, from lowering stress to encouraging new friendships.

And bringing about change doesn’t have to mean trying the go-to course everyone else is taking up, whether it’s learning a new language or joining a cookery class (as fun as those can be) – it could involve something far more exhilarating, such as travelling alone in another country. We talk to three women who realised it’s never too late to do something new, and that maybe there’s never been a better time...

The SAILOR

DAWN GREGORY, 56, is an addictions counsellor, and is married to Nigel. Although she had no previous sailing experience, Dawn bought a 36ft yacht, and is now a qualified skipper.

“It still amazes me to this day that I bought a yacht. I certainly never

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