The aim of this study was to determine the influence of financial aspects as well as other possible reasons on the premature career termination of young sailors. The research involved 73 male sailors and 28 female sailors who prematurely ended their sports careers. For the purposes of the research, an online questionnaire in Croatian language consisting of 14 items was utilized, designed for the implementation of this study. The questionnaire was divided into a general section concerning the respondent's general information and a specific section regarding the reasons for discontinuing sailing. The results indicate that the participants most commonly discontinued sailing between the ages of 19 to 22 years old and between 16 to 18 years old. The main reason cited for discontinuation is the lack of time due to academic or school obligations, with as much as 27.7% of respondents indicating this factor. Additionally, insufficient financial resources are the second most important reason for discontinuing sailing, cited by 18.8% of respondents. Consequently, finances represent a direct economic factor leading to discontinuation, while education represents a financial and existential necessity that subsequently influences decisions to withdraw.
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