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Carole D. Fontaine

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Cowansville, Canada

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Known to some as, “The Sailing Yogi,” Carole Fontaine teaches by sharing stories of her 20 years of living aboard a sailboat. With 20,000 nautical miles under her belt, she has triumphantly embraced the art of navigating the currents of life with ease and grace. A successful graphic designer, she left the busy world of design after her health failed and sent her on a 10-year journey to search for answers on how to heal her body and soul. She studied holistic and yogic philosophies and trained in many different meditation techniques.

Fontaine is a certified Life Coach specializing in Mindfulness and Empowerment, NAMI Mental Health First Aider graduate, Meditative Writing, Shakti Dance® Yoga, and Reiki Master Teacher.

Author of the S.A.I.L. Ab Known to some as, “The Sailing Yogi,” Carole Fontaine teaches by sharing stories of her 20 years of living aboard a sailboat. With 20,000 nautical miles under her belt, she has triumphantly embraced the art of navigating the currents of life with ease and grace. A successful graphic designer, she left the busy world of design after her health failed and sent her on a 10-year journey to search for answers on how to heal her body and soul. She studied holistic and yogic philosophies and trained in many different meditation techniques.

Fontaine is a certified Life Coach specializing in Mindfulness and Empowerment, NAMI Mental Health First Aider graduate, Meditative Writing, Shakti Dance® Yoga, and Reiki Master Teacher.

Author of the S.A.I.L. Above the Clouds Series which won the BEST BOOKS IN A SERIES Award from International Impact Book Award (July 2024), her first book, S.A.I.L. Above the Clouds—How to Simplify your Life, was a #1 BESTSELLER on Amazon for weeks, Finalist for BOOK of THE YEAR from Book Talk Radio Club, and sold copies on 5 continents. SAIL Above the Clouds 2—How to Align your Life launched to #1 on Amazon for 12 days. Her series offers readers salty tales, harrowing adventures, insights, inspiring tips, writing prompts, and exercises following each chapter.

She speaks and teaches self-improvement and empowerment workshops on mindset and stress management. She was the publisher of Real Sailors Magazine, featured speaker at the Toronto International Boat Show 2022-2024, contributing writer for Journey Magazine (Maine), and contributing author in bestselling “Meditation, Intimate Experience with the Divine” published by acclaimed spiritual leader, radio, and TV personality, Sister Dr. Jenna, and collaborated on “Women of Spirit, Transforming Lives.”

Fontaine was featured in various publications across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, including the Miami Herald, and will guest on season 2 of Maine Women Authors on Maine’s Empowered Women TV. She was awarded an Inspirational Leadership Scholarship by Female About Business (FAB), a division of the Florida Deland Chamber of Commerce.

Originally from Québec, she spent 25 years in Florida and cruised the Bahamas before sailing to Maine where she currently lives with her husband of 33 years. She is working on Book #3 in the series.
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	SAIL Above the Clouds - How to SIMPLIFY Your Life: A Sailor's Lessons for Uncovering Inner Strength, Conquering Chronic Disease, and Finding Meaningful Purpose (S.A.I.L. Above the Clouds Book 1) 4.70 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SAIL Above the Clouds 2 - How to ALIGN Your Life: A Sailor’s Lessons for Navigating Challenge, Mastering Emotions, and Harnessing Personal Power it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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finalists in the BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Award!

My book was just named finalists in the BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 Award by Book Talk Radio Club!

THRILLED that my sailing memoir of 20 years living on a sailboat has been so well-received.
#1 best-seller on Amazon for 3 weeks, sold copies on 5 continents and 5-star reviews!
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Peanut Butter Memoirs: A (Sometimes) Satirical Story, A (Sometimes) Cynical Story, But (Always) Human Story of the Journey to Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer in (Very) Rural Maine

by David Wilson (Goodreads Author)

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SAIL Above the Clouds - How to SIMPLIFY Your Life: A Sailor's Lessons for Uncovering Inner Strength, Conquering Chronic Disease, and Finding Meaningful Purpose (S.A.I.L. Above the Clouds Book 1)

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Carole Fontaine said: " I hope this book inspires you as much as it inspired me to write it.
This is the most heartfelt thing I have ever done. If I can inspire, energize, and empower anyone to claim the life of their dreams, then my journey and all the heartache were worth ...more "

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Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos

by Julie Potiker

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Fun, fast-paced mystery with a dash of romance I had such a good time following AJ’s journey in discovering the secrets of her past! I’m sorry to say that this was the first Diane Bator’s book I’ve read, and this shall be remedied. It was fun, fast-pa ...more
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Fun, fast-paced mystery with a dash of romance I had such a good time following AJ’s journey in discovering the secrets of her past! I’m sorry to say that this was the first Diane Bator’s book I’ve read, and this shall be remedied. It was fun, fast-pa ...more
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Fun, fast-paced mystery with a dash of romance I had such a good time following AJ’s journey in discovering the secrets of her past! I’m sorry to say that this was the first Diane Bator’s book I’ve read, and this shall be remedied. It was fun, fast-pa ...more
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I wasn't planning on spending my Saturday reading... but there was no way I could put this gem down without knowing what happened to Kat next! I fell completely in love with this furry pooch and was captivated by her story of triumph and survival. An ...more
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“Some crew members deserve to walk the plank. Prevent mutiny, rid scoundrels from your life.”
― Carole D. Fontaine, SAIL Above the Clouds - How to SIMPLIFY Your Life: A Sailor's Lessons for Uncovering Inner Strength, Conquering Chronic Disease, and Finding Meaningful Purpose

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“Trust the currents of your life, listen to the sound of the wind, let go and surrender to the flow.”
― Carole D. Fontaine, SAIL Above the Clouds - How to SIMPLIFY Your Life: A Sailor's Lessons for Uncovering Inner Strength, Conquering Chronic Disease, and Finding Meaningful Purpose

tags: inspirational-quotes, intuition, life

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“That feeling of freedom you get from sailing when completely surrounded by water and sky is inebriating.
I recommend a regular dose of it.”
― Carole D. Fontaine

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“Not all those who wander are lost”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

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“The first problem you have to deal with is your own reaction. You will not be able to solve anything outside until you own how the situation affects you inside.”
― Michael A. Singer, The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

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“The Four Agreements
1. Be impeccable with your word.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
4. Always do your best. ”
― don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

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