Sailing in High Winds

“We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest.
We must learn to sail in high winds.” — Aristotle Onassis

The sea is wild,
its fury untamed,
No promise of calm,
no peace proclaimed.
Waves crash with force,
relentless and bold,
A tempest of trials,
a story untold.

In the heart of the storm,
where fear takes its toll,
We search for control,
a handhold to hold.
But the sea will not rest,
no matter our plea,
Its power reminds us of what we can be.

So we must release this hope we clasp tight,
That calm will return with the fading of night.
Instead,
we must learn to sail with the gale,
To master the winds that threaten to flail.

For in high winds,
true sailors are made,
Their courage and strength are fiercely displayed.
They harness the storm,
they dance with the tide,
Their spirit unbroken,
their will as their guide.

So let go of the wish for an easy,
smooth sea,
And embrace the winds that set our hearts free.
For the journey is rich with the tempest we face,
And the joy is in sailing with strength and with grace.

©️ 2024 Samantha Syrnich TLC

Photo: The Schooner Suva

Specialties:

Sailing charter tours, Boating classes, sailboat rental, extended trips, Schooner Suva Has been in these waters all her life and she will make you feel in charge!

History:

Established in 2015.
The spectacular Pacific Northwest Islands cannot be matched for their scenic forests, quaint island towns and marinas, breathtaking mountain vistas, and pristine abundant wildlife. Orcas and harbor seals, sea lions and bald eagles all abound with the incredible Puget Sound scenery all along the way. And the perfect way to see the islands is on a historic Schooner. Imagine floating under world famous Deception Pass, stopping to anchor and explore a deserted island with a picnic lunch, and docking in a picturesque resort marina for dinner and a little boutique shopping. And it’s all your choice.

Meet the Business:

Owner: CMHF F.
Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation was founded to preserve the maritime heritage of Coupeville, Penn Cove and Whidbey Island Washington State through education and public awareness. Suva is owned, managed, and operated by CMHF, whose carefully trained volunteer docents and crew members proudly operate Suva according to Coast Guard requirements. Whidbey Island enjoys a rich maritime history with countless stories dating back to the discovery of the island in the late 1700’s. It is their hope to gather all they can and share them far and wide, making new ones along the way.

For More Information:

https://www.schoonersuva.org/