John Masefield wrote, “I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship a star to steer her by…” We spent a Friday night dinner on a friend’s yacht which didn’t leave the harbour. Due to a lack of wind, we stayed put but it was wonderful to watch the sun set and 4 of the 5 of us sang our hearts out at the top of our lungs all being passionate about a song. Saturday was spent recovering on a beach in the first day of shorts weather and soaking up vitamin D watching glamorous speed boats cross the horizon. In the stores, nautical themes are appearing and I bought a blue and white striped cotton jacket; feeling very chic!
Feng Shui First
Boats are often seen as representing a voyage, a yearning for adventure. In Feng Shui practice, a gold ship is a symbol of great wealth and business success. They are part of the Water element along with the energy of wind and movement. Art work or decor with sea or boat images could be placed near the front of the door as part of the Career sector or in the Travel and Helpful sector. Ask a friend before you buy a picture. Is the sea dark and stormy? Does the boat look like it is struggling? Or the opposite. Is the water and boat too still with no motion? What is the piece saying to you? It is the same when decorating with pieces based on water; a gently running river or waterfall is ideal rather than fast and furious water against the rocks.
Boat Guest Rules
Being a guest on a boat is a privilege. They are expensive to maintain and here are some golden rules.
- Ask about shoes – usually white soles and flat or no shoes;
- Watch the weather – a sunny day can be colder at night, take a jumper or jacket;
- Take a towel, sunscreen and hat – it seems like common sense but people forget;
- Check with the Captain what the house rules are;
- Consider taking a pharmacy preventive before if you are prone to sea sickness or the sea looks changeable;
- Be prepared to come back happy and ready for bed!
Bon voyage!
