I have bifocal contacts that I just started wearing in Decemeber, no contacts ever in my life. A little hard to get in for awhile, but I would have to say they have changed my life. No more glasses, good vision on the course, but possibly problematic in a lot of spray. i do wear some decent polarized glasses with a built in strap that helps with the spray.
If you dont get them for sailing, get them for everyday life.

yes, Im old