Yes it's my favorite. Yes it was my first. Yes I liked the sailing.
Seeing Wind Waker in motion was what prompted me to ask for my very first console. The title screen is one of those "you know this is going to be good" experiences. Wind Waker proves to be a laid back adventure full of memorable locales and amusing personages.
Beautiful, but mind numbingly easy. Likely an excellent first video game for someone new to the entire concept.
The randomizer proved to be an enjoyable treasure hunt to complete a few times when I was feeling nostalgic.
Oh, and the music is quite good too.