Sailing Quotes Quotes

“There was something to be said for the forward motion of the sea, for a destination on the horizon.”
― Micheline Ryckman

“Sometimes life gives you all the opportunities to sail: There is neither wave nor fog in the sea; even night is illuminated by a full moon! At such times, trust life infinitely and start your journey immediately!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“Heading directly into the Bermuda Triangle. Nobody pays attention. Apparently, nobody recognizes the Bermuda Triangle unless you draw a triangle on it.”
― Eib Shocky, Lost Seeking Dreams

“Ah, the splendor of the Atlantic dawn, akin to the bloom of morning glory! But as the sun casts its final rays upon the ocean’s edge, we bid farewell to the radiant god Helios, who, with a petit mort, falls spent into the embrace of Pacific dusk.”
― Michael Chapman Pincher, Long Lost Love: Diary of a Rambling Romeo: Outclassing the Men: Fearless females take the lead on this Epic Voyage

“Yes, but just because it’s smooth on the surface doesn’t mean no restlessness underneath.”
― Michael Chapman Pincher, Long Lost Love: Diary of a Rambling Romeo: Outclassing the Men: Fearless females take the lead on this Epic Voyage

“Do you remember when we sailed together for the very first time? You were so little. I recall seeing the reflection of the sea and sky in your eyes. What did I teach you to do when you felt like your boat was about to capsize? Your earthly instincts told you to pull hard on the rope, making the mainsail tight. But it was the opposite we needed to do, remember? We had to loosen the sail to allow the wind to enter it to stabilise the boat and propel us forward.

My darling, never let go of the ropes, but loosen the sail of your life sometimes. Let the wind carry your boat and trust Adonai.”
― Dalma Dufresne, Where the roses bloom

“The worn-out wooden steering wheel and rigging creak sadly in the wind, and the lines dance with the salt of the ocean and my tears... at times even from happiness, which skillfully slips away beyond the foggy horizon...”
― Elena Levon

“Hours were of casual interest, for example, because they roughly divided the routine of the day. Minutes were more important because they delimited certain tasks. Seconds were vital for navigation; they positioned us in space as well as in time. But days were of no consequence, and weeks were only noticed when Rachel reminded us that Saturday was sweet night.”
― Mike Saunders, The Walkabouts : A Family at Sea

“We did not sail across the Atlantic -- we stitched our way across.”
― Mike Saunders, The Walkabouts : A Family at Sea