Sailing is silence. On the water, we can turn inward and discover who we truly are. A book for newcomers and seasoned sailors, written in a lively and amusing style. The longing for the open sea continually drives sailors out onto the water. As soon as the lines are cast off, the worries and troubles of land life fall away. Wind and waves challenge them. Suddenly, life obeys different laws. The sails billow, and the boat glides through the water. One feels at one with everything, in harmony with wind and sea. You learn to read clouds and wave patterns. You listen to the silent dialogue with the boat. There is a destination, courses are set, but ultimately it’s about the journey itself. One feels in harmony with nature, attentive to currents and changes in the weather, to shallows. The sea is in a constant state of change. You remain vigilant and aware.