Sailing & Writing

Today we are going to talk about sailing, which typically refers to the activity of using wind to navigate a boat through water. It requires knowledge of watercraft handling, navigation, and understanding of wind patterns. 

We divide the script in three parts: the dangers of sailing, how to prevent the dangers and finally the beautiful things of navigation.

Firstly we talk about the dangers, sailing might look funny, but it's also full of challenges like  sailing alone that reflects the independence and strength of the individual. This challenge recalls Walt Whitman's individualism. Furthermore, storms in sailing evoke the theme of Melville's struggle against overwhelming forces. Sailing in a storm represents the struggle against dark and powerful forces, such as inescapable destiny.

In addition, the search for identity and independence, recurring in Stevenson's works, mirrors sailors' self-discovery through sea challenges. Robert Frost highlights the beauty of nature, relevant to sailing's risks. Sailing is not dangerous, but adverse weather and errors pose risks. Proper training, readiness, and vigilance ensure safe sailing.

Finally the true enchantment of sailing reveals itself when the tranquility of the water and the power of the wind blend in perfect harmony as you move away from the shore.

It's at this moment that you experience an extraordinary feeling of freedom described in Dickinson's verse, and you can watch the ambient portrait by Hemingway. 

After all there are some adjectives in their descriptions that makes me think that the sea is also a form of anxiety.

To sum everything up, with this essay we wanted to make you aware of the dangers of sailing but also make you fall in love with navigation.