If you’ve been feeling too plugged into your devices and are craving a lifestyle that feels more at one with the world around you, your instincts are on point. A strong connection to nature has proven links to better mental health – and sailing could be just the ticket. Beyond the thrill and romantic allure of exploring the open waters, sailing offers you the opportunity to feel in harmony with your surroundings.
Anchor in Secluded Paradises
There’s nothing quite like taking time away from a busy daily life to recharge in picturesque coves and inlets that others can’t easily reach. A journey that starts with exploring the facilities on offer in modern yachts for sale can lead you to the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean or beyond.
Immerse Yourself in Marine Ecosystems
Sailing makes it possible to access parts of the water where marine life and biodiversity flourish, away from the busiest and most touristy areas. This opens up opportunities to witness incredible sights up close when you snorkel or scuba-dive through hidden areas that most people will never be able to see.
Evenings with the stars
The ability to position your boat further away from the densest areas of light pollution means that you can experience stunning views of the night sky from the deck. This makes sailing and yacht charters popular with stargazers – and might inspire a new love of it in you.
Make sure to pack a pair of binoculars that you can use to pick out particular sights more clearly, while a map of the constellations will let you identify particular celestial bodies.
Find a balance with the elements
Sailing is ultimately a dance between you and the elements, where you’ll need to play to nature’s rhythm and work in tandem with water and wind to get the most out of your trip. This can promote a sense of mindfulness as well as make you more appreciative of the power that resides in nature. For many, it can be quite a spiritual experience, creating a feeling that lasts for much longer after they get home.
Wrap Up: Sustainable Sailing
Navigating your way through the water encourages environmental awareness in a way that’s important to take back home. At sea, we are forced to see the impact that our daily lives have on the ocean – where, for example, it is projected that plastic will outweigh all fish by 2050. It’s important to conduct your journey in a sustainable way, which means everything from being responsible with your waste and not throwing anything overboard to decreasing your reliance on your boat’s motor and hoisting sails to steer manually with the wind as much as possible.
What about you, have you ever been sailing? Feel free to share any tips & advice below!
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We overland. We eat plants and fungi. We live outside as much as possible. We are all connected. A female travel blogger overlanding and writing about ecotourism, ethical and sustainable travel, socially conscious travel and housesitting. An online travel magazine since 2015.
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