In this article we are going to focus on what are in our opinion the best and the finest sailing quotes which have inspired us for ages.
While many think sailing is all smooth seas, sunshine and beautiful beaches, this is also a lot of hard work and can be incredibly challenging. That’s why at times every sailor needs a little inspiration or some friendly reminders about why continue to battle the seasickness and the fear and the storms to reach that personal nirvana and freedom that comes from being one with the sea.
If we included all the inspirational quotes from over the years, the list would enormous. Therefore, we are going to present only a few favorites. Because some of the most popular and classic inspirational sailing quotes are missing from this list, we encourage you to leave your favorites in the comments below!
Inspirational sailing quotes
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”
“In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.”
“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.”
“Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
“The charm of singlehanded cruising is not solitude, but independence.”
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
The finest sailing quotes from authors, poets and other celebrities
“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.”
"There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea."
"The sea finds out everything you did wrong."
"Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates"
"Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit."
“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.”
The finest sailing quotes about life
“It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.”
“When I’m out sailing, I don’t wonder what heaven is like because I know.”
“Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.”
“You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.”
“Have an anchor so that life doesn't toss you around.”
“On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.”
Inspiring sailor quotes
“A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you, because something is going to kill you anyway.”
“There are three sorts of people; those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea.”
“If it wasn’t for seasickness, all the world would be sailors.”
“Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.”
“A man can pretend to be a lot of things in this world; but he can only pretend to be a sailor for as long as it takes to clear the harbor mouth!”
“The art of the sailor is to leave nothing to chance.”
The finest quotes for the sailing beginners
“In losing complete awareness of time, I felt pure freedom. I was becoming one with the sea.”
“Learning to sail is a lifetime commitment and not just a one-course seminar.”
“Be bold. If you're going to make an error, make a doozy, and don't be afraid to hit the ball."
“Set your goals high and don’t stop till you get there.”
“Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.”
“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”
The conclusion of the finest sailing quotes
People use power yachts to get to their destination. When on a sailing yacht, you are at your destination. Do you agree with it? We hope you have enjoyed reading this article. Furthermore, do not hesitate to write down your favorite quotes in the comments below.
"I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea."
“Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”
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