The following are of my own making.
1. He kicked around the idea of going sailing.
2. He kicked around the idea of going for sailing.

I'd like to know what meaning difference there is between the two.
Thank you in advance for your help.

 

The second one does not work.

 

Where are you going?
I'm going sailing.

Where are you going?
I'm going to Burnham.
Why are you going there?
I'm going for the sailing.

 

Thank you, suzi br, for your kind answer.
Thank you, Andygc, for your very helpful answer.