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81 Best Sailing Quotes & Captions. Stuff Boaters Really Say.

These ones speak to our salty hearts. in the sea of witty sayings, these verses truly touch us and we find them to be, ah, so true.

Looking for something emotional, spiritual, inspiring? Or, maybe witty, funny, feisty?

I have you covered.

We sailed hundreds of miles; I read through hundreds of quotes and picked the ones which show the many facets of this complicated and amazing life at sea .

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81 Best Sailing Quotes

Why do you need sailing quotes? Why 81 of them! Use them whenever you need to:

• Lift up your spirit.
• Need something to go with that great sailing song .
• Have a great thought to accompany your morning coffee.
• Make a custom gift – these are excellent on cups and T-shirts.
• Lighten the mood.
• Say something funny before your say, “Cheers!”

Inspirational Quotes About Sailing

Sailing revealed to us the larger and, in many ways, the better side of our world. I wish I had the words to describe the feelings and emotions out on the water.

But I do not.

So, I offer to you these powerful and inspiring words of others.

1. “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Christopher Columbus

2. “It’s remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.” – Ernest K. Gann

3. “Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world.” – Nicholas Monsarrat

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4. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

5. “The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.” – Edmund Gibbon

6. “Who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little.” – Paul Carvel

7. “ Remember. It was a professional who built the Titanic, it was an amateur who built Noah’s Ark.” – Vanessa Linsley

Funny Sailing Quotes

If there is one thing all boaters share, it is the sense of humor and the ability to laugh at ourselves.

These funny quotes are not always born out of fun times. But we have all been there.

And we can look back and laugh about it now.

8. Sailing: The fine art of getting wet and becoming ill while slowly going nowhere at great expense. – Henry Beard and Roy Mckie

9. Sorry for what I said when I was docking the boat. – Unknown

10. If you can’t repair it, maybe it shouldn’t be on board. – Lin and Larry Pardey

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11. “The best bilge pump of all is a bucket in the hands of a frightened man.” – Butch Dalrymple-Smith

12. “Sometimes I wonder if my sailboat is thinking about me too.” – Unknown

13. “A diesel loves her oil same as a sailor loves rum.” – Kurt Russell (Captain Ron), Captain Ron

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14. Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” – Brooks Atkinson

15. “To my crew: Please be reasonable and do it my way.” The Captain – Rusty Mills

16. “When the draught of your vessel exceeds the depth of the water, you are most assuredly, aground.” – Ian Walsh

Emotional Sailing Quotes

It is hard to introduce these next quotes, without sounding like I am trying to invent one myself.

They say that on the water, the highs are really high, and the lows are really low . It is true. We have been through quite a few challenging times on the water.

But then the highs make us forget.

17. “The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea.” – Isak Dinesen

18. “He who lets the sea lull him into a sense of security is in very grave danger.” – Hammond Ines

19. “The man who never dreams, goes slowly mad.” – Thomas Dolby

20. I don’t know who named them swells. There’s nothing swell about them. They should have named them awfuls.” – Hugo Vihlen

21. If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” – Seneca, Roman Philosopher

Spiritual Sailing Quotes

We feel incredibly humbled on the water. Exposed, vulnerable, yet free and full of hope, forever admiring this incredible home God has created for us.

Few other times in my life, my prayers have been as sincere and my gratitude as genuine, as while sailing under the stars.

22. “Keep us, our God; for your ocean is so wide and our boat is so small.” – A Greek Orthodox sailor’s prayer.

23. There go the ships: [there is] that leviathan, [whom] thou hast made to play therein. – Psalm 104:26

24. The ships of Tarshish did sing of thee in thy market: and thou wast replenished, and made very glorious in the midst of the seas. – Ezekiel 27:25

25. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. – Luke 5:3

26. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof. – Isaiah 42:10

27. And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: – Acts 10:11

28. “Sail with those who sail; travel with those who travel;” – Divine Liturgy prayer

Feisty Sailing Quotes

Go for it – say what you want to say. Boaters are known to speak and sing from the heart.

The thing is, when our lives depend on it, and the risks and dangers are so real, there can be little room for politeness.

Ah, that’s OK, they don’t mean it.

Actually, we do.

29. “The sea hates a coward.” – Hugh Rawson

30. “He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea.” – Thomas Fuller

31. “Only fools and passengers drink at sea.” – Allan Villiers

32. “There are more sharks on the land than in the sea.” – Neil Wheatley

33. “The right of way goes to the vessel with the least competent crew.” – Mike Baiocchi

34. “May Thor fill your sails, to the place of vengeance!” – Vikings, Season 2

35. “Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat.” – Jean-Paul Sartre

36. “The sea finds out everything you did wrong.” – Francis Stokes

37. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

38. “…When the storm rages fierce, Hoist the sail to the top. Oh, how merry the Storm-King appears!…” – The Northmen, a Viking Saga

39. “Now…bring me that horizon.” – Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

Quotes About Pirates

Our kids’ morning would often start with climbing the mast, adjusting a sail, or dropping anchor. They spied for boats, found treasures after tourists left the beach, explored caves.

Except for the rum , I feel that our cruising life brought them as close to that childhood dream of being a pirate, as one can get.

40. “Every generation welcomes the pirates from the last.” – Lawrence Lessig

41. “As to hanging, it is no great hardship. For were it not for that, every cowardly fellow would turn pirate and so unfit the sea, that men of courage must starve.” – Mary Read

42. “Some pirates achieved immortality by great deeds of cruelty or derring-do. Some achieved immortality by amassing great wealth. But the captain had long ago decided that he would, on the whole, prefer to achieve immortality by not dying.” – Terry Pratchett, The Color of Magic

43. “There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea; I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates.” – James Russsell Lowell

44. “Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates.” – Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

45. “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” – Captain Jack Sparrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Boating Life and Cruising Quotes

I can probably invent at least 81 quotes on boating life , myself. I probably should.

Living on a sailboat and cruising offers an endless supply of events, feelings and emotions. Sufficient to write stories, songs and books for years to come.

Yep, boat life is that unique. Just as those people said it :

46. “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” – Sir Francis Drake, Sea Captain

47. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” – William Arthur Ward

48. “Anchor as though you plan to stay for weeks, even if you intend to leave in an hour.” – Tommy Moran

49. “Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.” – Don Bamford

50. “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” – John Rousmaniere

51. “The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” – Dom Degnon

52. “There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew.” – Larry Pardey, cruise’There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew.” – Larry Pardey

53. “A tourist remains an outsider throughout his visit; but a sailor is part of the local scene from the moment he arrives.” – Anne Davison

54. “To be successful at sea we must keep things simple.” – R. D. (Pete) Culler

Best Quotes for the Galley

Almost any good kitchen quote can find its way into the galley of a boat.

I loved my galley and I loved cooking in it. But it was hot, with limited supplies and few conveniences and gadgets.

Oh, add the occasional seasickness , and do not wonder why I picked these witty quotes.

55. “Sandwiches are wonderful. You don’t need a spoon or a plate!” – Paul Lynde

56. “Cooking well doesn’t mean cooking fancy.” – Julia Child

57. “She who cooks, never cleans.” – Unknown

58. “I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.” – W.C. Fields

59. “This evening’s forecast includes a 0% chance of me cooking.” – Unknown

60. “Save the earth! It’s the only planet with coffee.” – Unknown

61. “I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, “Well, that’s not going to happen.” – Unknown

Quotes About the Sea

This is someone else’s world. We are merely visitors.

The sea is a world with few instructions, no signs and lots of stars. It is really, really hard not to leave you with your head spinning and wanting more.

62. “A man is never lost at sea.” – Ernest Hemingway

63. “The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh

64. “Most of us, I suppose, are a little nervous of the sea. No matter what its smiles may be, we doubt its friendship.” – H.M. Tomlinson

65. “There is, one knows not what sweet mystery about the sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath.” – Herman Melville

66. “Limitless and immortal, the waters are the beginning and end of all things on earth.” – Heinrich Zimmer

67. “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. The more I give thee, the more I have, For both are infinite.” – William Shakespeare

68. “How inappropriate it is to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Sea.” – Arthur C. Clarke

69. “I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.” – Alaine Gerbault

70. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

Quotes About Fishing

Ah, the joy of catching a fish, and cooking it, and being grateful for it.

It is hard to describe.

What is even harder to describe is how hard fish are to catch and the average price per fish caught, after the initial investment of all the fishing gear .

Do not get me started!

71. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” – Vincent Van Gogh

72. “Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Give him a fishing lesson and he’ll sit in a boat drinking beer every weekend.” – Alex Blackwell

73. “The two best times to fish is when it’s rainin’ and when it ain’t.” – Patrick F. McManus

74. “The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad.” – A.K. Best

75. “My biggest worry is that when I’m dead and gone, my wife will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it.” – Koos Brandt

76. “Do not tell fish stories where the people know you. Particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish.” – Mark Twain

Sailing Quotes of Old

We will not be reinventing the wheel.

Here are some truths and wise words, of those who came before us. Whose eyes gazed upon those same stars, and whose feet splashed in those same waters.

We are not smarter, nor more sophisticated, nor better.

We are simply the next old.

77. A smooth sea never made skilled mariner. – Old English Saying

78. Bound is a boatless man. – Viking Expression

79. You will reach your destination, even though you travel slowly. – Old Viking saying

80. Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors, take warning. – Old Saying, unknown origin.

81. Travel far and wide and you should possess the secrets of man. – Norse Mythology

Final Thoughts: Sailing Quotes

Wow, what a fun treasure hunt!

It took a while to collect these amazing sailing quotes and captions. I hope they cheer, inspire and console your yearning, restless spirit, as they did mine.

If you enjoyed this post, please share it. Thank you.

Fair winds, fellow dreamer.

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Mina is the creator and owner of No Texting and Tacking. She is an award-winning author, a philologist, a registered nurse and a native Bulgarian. She turned into a travel blogger in 2018, when her family of five decided to sail and travel the world.

The 101 Most Inspiring Sailing Quotes For Your Next Adventure

Looking for the best sailing quotes.

Sailing is one of the oldest and most captivating activities in history, so there are a whole lot of sailing quotes all over the internet. You’ll find quotes from famous authors, poets, songwriters, and actors, everyone has something to say about sailing and we don’t blame them!

With every passing year, more people are turning to sailing as a way to find respite from their everyday routines – and as they do, an increasing number of inspiring sailing songs and quotes about sailing have been shared by adventurers around the world.

Perhaps we need to get adding to the list as we embark on our fifth year of living on a sailboat!

In this blog post we’ll explore some of these sailing quotes. Most of them are great for Instagram captions (I know, I’ve used a lot of them!) or you can write them in the front of books when you gift them to people.

Or you can just read and enjoy! It’s totally up to you!

Famous Sailing Quotes

These are timeless sailing quotes that you’re likely to see over and over again, and for good reason. Some of these famous quotes are our absolute favourites!

• “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” John A. Shedd, American Author
• “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott, American Poe t
• “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain, American Writer
• “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.” Henry Miller, American Writer & Artist
• “Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” Van Morrison, Irish Singer-Songwriter
• “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” William Arthur Ward, American Writer
• “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President
• “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” Christopher Columbus, Italian Explorer
• “A man is never lost at sea.” Ernest Hemingway, American Writer
• “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” Seneca, Roman Philosopher
• “A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” Unknown
• “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” William Ernest Henley
• “How inappropriate it is to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Sea.” Arthur C. Clarke
• “The good seaman weathers the storm he cannot avoid and avoids the storm he cannot weather.” Unknown

Sailing Quotes About Freedom

These quotes will be sure to instill that feeling of freedom and adventure that you find when you’re out sailing. Warning – reading these may well encourage you to head off on a sailing adventure of your own!

15. “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” Sir Francis Drake, English Explorer

16. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter

17. “I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea.” Alaine Gerbault, French Sailor

18. “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.” Joshua Slocum, First Person to Single-Hand Circumnavigate

19. “Home is where the anchor drops.” Unknown

20. “It’s remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.” Ernest K. Gann, American Sailor & Author

21 “On life’s vast ocean, diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.” Alexander Pope, English Poet

22 “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” Brooks Atkinson

23. “There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.” Joseph Conrad, Polish-British Writer

24. “Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” Amelia Earhart, American Aviation Pioneer & Author

25. “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” E.E. Cummings, American Poet & Author

26. “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.” Webb Chiles

27. “The sail, the play of its pulse so like our own lives: so thin and yet so full of life, so noiseless when it labors hardest, so noisy and impatient when least effective.” Henry David Thoreau, American Poet & Philosopher

28. “On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” Rumi

Weathering Storms Quotes

Sailors face some pretty tough conditions out there, and some great quotes have come from those reflecting on the strength and courage that storms at sea have given them. Sailing can be dangerous . These sailing quotes are great life quotes as well.

29. “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” Willa Cather, American Writer

30. “Confronting a storm is like fighting God. All the powers in the universe seem to be against you and, in an extraordinary way, your irrelevance is at the same time both humbling and exalting.” Francis LeGrande

31. “The most challenging times bring us the most empowering lessons.” Karen Salmansohn

32. “The sea finds out everything you did wrong.” Francis Stokes

33. “Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.” Joseph Conrad, Polish-British Writer

34. “The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.” Carl Sandburg

Cruising Quotes

Our favourite sailing quotes sum up what life is really like as a full-time cruiser. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s always an adventure.

If you’re thinking of becoming a full-time liveaboard then we’ve got the ultimate guide for you . Go from landlubber to salty sea dog in no time!

35. “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” John Rousmaniere, American Author

36. “There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew.” Larry Pardey , Sailor

37. “A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be.” Aubrey de Selincourt

38. “Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.” Don Bamford, Sailor & Author

39. “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” Ernest Hemingway

40. “If you are going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.” Pete Goss, British Sailor

41. “To be successful at sea, we must keep things simple.” Pete Culler, Author & Renowned Wooden Boat Builder

42. “Go small, go simple, go now.” Larry Pardey, Sailor & Writer

43. “To desire nothing beyond what you have is surely happiness. Aboard a boat, it is frequently possible to achieve just that. That is why sailing is a way of life, one of the finest of lives.” Carleton Mitchell

44. “At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” Robin Lee Graham, American Sailor

45. “The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” Dom Degnon, Freelance Writer

46. “Cruising is fixing your boat in exotic locations.” Unknown

Sailing Quotes From Novels

Nothing quite matches the feeling of waking up on a sailboat or yacht in the middle of an ocean and living life at its most adventurous.

Sailing quotes from books and novels demonstrate that this kind of experience has been inspiring adventure seekers for decades, expressed by writers who want to capture the unique freedom only found while sailing.

Whether you are just getting started with your sailing journey, or have a lifetime’s worth of experiences, these classic quotes will reconnect you to what makes such an activity so special!

47. “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ernest Hemingway

48. “I was amazed that what I needed to survive could be carried on my back. And, most surprising of all, that I could carry it.” Cheryl Strayed

49. “Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates.” Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

50. “Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.” Robert N. Rose 

51. “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” Hans Christian Andersen, The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography

52. “I knew that if I allowed fear to overtake me, my journey was doomed. Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave. Nothing could vanquish me.” Cheryl Strayed, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

53. “The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild

Sailing Quotes From The Movies

A love for sailing often stirs within us when the wind picks up and we smell the salty sea. Movies have captured the allure of setting sail, taking that adventurous voyage across a vast ocean, and embracing what lies beyond.

Here is a collection of some of our favorite sailing quotes from the movies – motivating you to get out on open waters!

Whether you’re trying to motivate yourself to jump on an upcoming journey or just appreciate a beautiful day at sea, these sailing lines will undoubtedly hit close to home.

Here’s your invitation: suit up, let down your sails, drop anchor, and join us as we explore these famous words with our inspirational takeaways. Let’s set sail!

Top tip: Watch some of the best sailing YouTube channels to get inspired!

54. “Not all treasure is silver and gold.” Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

55. “They say home is where the heart is, and for most people that consists of four walls and a welcome mat. But for me, it’s the ocean, with the warmth of the sun on my skin.” Bethany Hamilton Soul Surfer

56. “Now…bring me that horizon.” Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

57. “The ocean doesn’t help you. You help yourself!” Dwayne Johnson (as Maui), Moana 

58. “It’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs but what a ship is…what the Black Pearl really is…is freedom.” Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

Quotes About The Ocean

With the vastness of the ocean and its many mysteries, it’s no surprise that people have been writing about this enchanting body of water for centuries.

From ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day songwriters, each quote captures something different and provides an interesting perspective on this seemingly endless expanse of blue.

Whether you’re looking for inspiration on how to appreciate the beauty of nature or simply need a reminder to savor life’s little moments, read ahead to discover some insightful quotes about the ocean.

Or if you’re looking for something more short and snappy you’ll be wanting the best ocean captions for Instagram .

59. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Yves Cousteau, French Naval Officer

60. “When your life is moving too fast and you find yourself in chaos, introduce yourself to each color of the sunset.” Christy Ann Martine

61. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. President

62. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher

63. “At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” Sandy Gingras, Writer & Illustrator

64. “Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” Christy Ann Martine, Canadian Poet

65. “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” Jimmy Buffett, American Singer-Songwriter

66. “Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.” Sylvia Earle, American Marine Biologist

67. “The sea is a desert of waves, a wilderness of water.” Langston Hughes, American Poet

Quotes To Encourage You To Untie The Docklines

Have you ever had a burning desire to strike out on your own but were too afraid or held back by the safety and security of staying within the confines of what’s comfortable?

Maybe it was a job, maybe it was a relationship, or perhaps you yearned for exploration – whatever it may be, know that you’re not alone. The uncertainty and fear associated with leaving comfort zones is felt by many.

To provide some motivation on your journey, here are some inspiring quotes to encourage you to untie those docklines and let the current take hold!

68. “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot

69. “Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.” Michael Jordan

70. “In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” Lewis Carroll

71. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” Rachel Wolchin

72. “No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” Helen Keller

73. “You can. You should. And if you are brave enough to start, you will.” Stephen King

74. “Until you step into the unknown, you don’t know what you’re made of.” Roy T. Bennett

75. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” Mary Anne Radmacher

76. “It feels good to be lost in the right direction.” Anonymous

77. “And after two days in civilization we realized we could never stay for long and started to plan our next adventure.” Bob Bitchin (Letters from the Lost Soul)

78. “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin

79. “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” Jaime Lyn

Short Sailing Quotes For Instagram

Feel free to pair these quotes with your favorite sailing photos for a touch of inspiration and adventure on your Instagram feed! ⛵️📸✨

80. “Sail away into the horizon and let your worries drift away.” ⛵️✨

81. “Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors.” ⚓️💪

82. “Smooth seas never made skilled sailors.” 🌊⛵️

83. “Every adventure requires a first step. Mine was setting sail.” 🌟⛵️

84. “Find your direction and set sail towards your dreams.” 🌅⛵️

85. “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.” 🌊❤️

86. “Sail with the wind, explore the unknown, and embrace the journey.” 🌬️⛵️

87. “In the waves of change, we find our true direction.” 🌊🧭

88. “Life is better on a boat.” 🚤💙

89. “Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ⛵️✨

90. “The ocean is calling, and I must go.” 🌊⛵️

91. “Saltwater heals everything.” 🌊💙

92. “Sailors have the best stories.” ⚓️📖

93. “Life is a journey. Enjoy the sail.” ⛵️✨

94. “Let the sea set you free.” 🌊⚓️

95. “Wind in my sails, salt in my veins.” 🌬️⛵️

96. “Sail more, worry less.” ⛵️😌

97. “Sailing is the ultimate freedom.” ⛵️🌅

98. “Adventure awaits where the sea meets the sky.” 🌊🌌

99. “A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor, but it sure makes for a great day on the water.” 🌊⛵️

100. “Life’s a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.” 🎶⛵️

101. “Happiness comes in waves.” 🌊😊

Conclusion: The Best Sailing Quotes

The best sailing quotes can provide guidance to help any sailor out on the open sea. These quotes range from statements of encouragement to lessons of caution; they provide advice and inspiration that can be appreciated by anyone who loves sailing and exploring the open water.

Even seasoned sailors may find the motivation to push further in the waves after reading these insightful words. You never know when you may need a bit of extra courage and resolve to reach your goals.

No matter what your sailing aspirations are, keep peace within yourself, sail with passion, and hold high hopes for all your upcoming voyages!

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The Best Yacht Quotes

POSTED BY Pablo Carosella on 31/08/2018

Our collection of quotes on yachting, sailing and sea. Some of them are wise, some other inspirational, some of them are really humorous and some generated controversy. As yachts lovers, we appreciate them a lot and we hope you will enjoy them as well! “Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.” ― David Lee Roth “If you don't succeed on your own ground, then there's no reason to succeed. Unless, of course, you really want a boat. If you're a person who feels that with a yacht, everything will be all right, then you should do whatever you have to and get the yacht.” ― Albert Brooks “I’ve met the most interesting people while flying or on a boat. These methods of travel seem to attract the kind of people I want to be with.” ― Hedy Lamarr “Being on a boat that’s moving through the water, it’s so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what’s important and what’s not.” ― James Taylor “There never was a great man yet who spent all his life inland.” ― Herman Melville “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” ― Brooks Atkinson “Having a yacht is a reason for being more cheerful than most.” ― Kurt Vonnegut “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to sail her by.” ― John Masefield “Boats, like whiskey, are all good.” ― R. D. Culler "It's out there at sea that you are really yourself." ― Vito Dumas " A tourist remains an outsider throughout his visit; but a sailor is part of the local scene from the monent he arrives." - Anne Davison "I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea." ― Alain Gerbault, Sailor "No literature is richer than that of the sea. No story is more enthralling, no tradition is more secure." ― Felix Riesenberg "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ― Mark Twain

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75+ Best Sailing Quotes for Your Inner Sailor

The freedom that comes with casting off the lines and heading out into open water is something many authors, poets, and explorers have aimed to express in words.

This list contains the best sailing quotes, whether from a famous writer or an avid sailor.

Many of these famous quotes about sailing are inspirational, while others represent the challenges of a sailing lifestyle. Other sayings on the list are sailing metaphors for life – inspiration for all sailors, world travelers, and adventurers!

Find a specfic type of sailing quote in the sections below, or browse all the quotes.

Sail Away Quotes

Below are sailor sayings that express what it feels like to live on the ocean. These quotes make you want to cast off the lines and sail away with no plan for return to port.

1. “There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.” —  Joseph Conrad, Polish-British Writer

2. “I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea.” —  Alaine Gerbault, French Sailor

3. “Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” —  Van Morrison, Irish Singer-Songwriter

4. “Flying might not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” —  Amelia Earhart, American Aviation Pioneer & Author

5. “A man is never lost at sea.” —  Ernest Hemingway, American Writer

6. “It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” ―  Sir Francis Drake, English Explorer

7. “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.” —   Joshua Slocum, First Person to Single-Hand Circumnavigate

8. “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it’s always our self we find in the sea.” — E.E. Cummings, American Poet & Author

9. “To young men contemplating a voyage, I’d say go.” — Joshua Slocum, First Person to Single-Hand Circumnavigate

Inspirational Sailing Quotes

These are our favorite sailing and sailboat quotes that capture the feeling of a day on the water.

10. “A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” —  Unknown

11. “Hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul and spirit fly, into the mystic.” — Van Morrison, Northern Irish Singer & Songwriter

12. “It’s out there at sea that you are really yourself.” — Vito Dumas, Argentine Solo Sailor & Circumnavigator

13. “You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.” — David Sedaris, Theft by Finding: Diaries

14. “The sail, the play of its pulse so like our own lives: so thin and yet so full of life, so noiseless when it labors hardest, so noisy and impatient when least effective.” — Henry David Thoreau, American Poet & Philosopher

15. “On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” — Rumi, Persian Poet

16. “Confronting a storm is like fighting God. All the powers in the universe seem to be against you and, in an extraordinary way, your irrelevance is at the same time both humbling and exalting.” — Francis LeGrande

Sailing Quotes About Life

These are our favorite sailing quotes that are metaphors for life and translate to its many challenges and struggles.

17. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ―  Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter

18. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ―  Louisa May Alcott, American Poet

19. “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” ―  Seneca, Roman Philosopher

20. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.” ― William Ernest Henley, English Poet & Writer

21. “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

22. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ―  Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Philosopher

23. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ―  William Arthur Ward, American Writer

24. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ―  Mark Twain, American Writer

25. “On life’s vast ocean, diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.” ―  Alexander Pope, English Poet

26. “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.” —  Henry Miller, American Writer & Artist

27. “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” —  Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. President

28. “You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — Christopher Columbus, Italian Explorer

29. “Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.” ―  Joseph Conrad,   Polish-British Writer

30. “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” — Willa Cather, American Writer

Cruising Quotes

These quotes are for the full-time cruisers living a life on the water. These are some of our favorite sayings about modern-day life on a sailboat.

31. “To be successful at sea, we must keep things simple.” ―   Pete Culler, Author & Renowned Wooden Boat Builder

32. “Go small, go simple, go now.” ―  Larry Pardey, Sailor & Writer

33. “At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” —  Robin Lee Graham, American Sailor

34. “The single commandment of anchoring is ‘thou shall create scope.'” ― Reese Palley, Art Dealer & Circumnavigator

35. “The charm of singlehanded cruising is not solitude, but independence.” — Claud Worth, Master Mariner & Writer

36. “The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” —  Dom Degnon, Yacht Broker & Freelance Writer

37. “Cruising is fixing your boat in exotic locations.” —  Unknown

38. “Home is where the anchor drops.” —  Unknown

39. “If you are going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.”   —  Pete Goss, British Sailor

40. “The planning stage of a cruise is often just as enjoyable as the voyage itself, letting one’s imagination loose on all kinds of possibilities. Yet translating dreams into reality means a lot of practical questions have to be answered.” —  Jimmy Cornell, British Sailor & Author

41. “It’s remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.” —  Ernest K. Gann, American Sailor & Author

Sailing and Adventure Quotes from Novels

These quotes are from some of our favorite novels. They encapsulate life on the water, the sailing lifestyle, and seeking adventure!

42. “Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates.” —  Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi

43. “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give, to roam the roads of lands remote, to travel is to live.” ―  Hans Christian Andersen, The Fairy Tale of My Life: An Autobiography

44. “The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” ―  Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild

45. “The truths of the sea, like the truths of the soul, cannot be reduced to numbers.” ― Webb Chiles, The Ocean Waits

46. “There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. In or out of ’em, it doesn’t matter. Nothing seems really to matter, that’s the charm of it. Whether you get away, or whether you don’t; whether you arrive at your destination or whether you reach somewhere else, or whether you never get anywhere at all, you’re always busy, and you never do anything in particular; and when you’ve done it there’s always something else to do, and you can do it if you like, but you’d much better not.” —  Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows

Quotes About Ships

Whether as vessels of exploration, symbols of resilience, or metaphors for life’s journey, ships have long captured the esscense of the adventurer’s spirit.

47. “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” ―  John A. Shedd, American Author

48. “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.” — John Rousmaniere, American Author

49. “It’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs but what a ship is…what the Black Pearl really is…is freedom.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

50. “A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be.” ― Aubrey de Selincourt, English Writer

51. “Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.” — Robert N. Rose, Poet

Ocean Quotes

These quotes are specifically about the ocean or the sea. If you are a sailor or beach lover, I’m sure you love to romanticize the sea, and these quotes will resonate with you.

52. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ―  Jacques Yves Cousteau, French Naval Officer

53. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” ―  John F. Kennedy, 35th U.S. President

54. “Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” ―  Christy Ann Martine, Canadian Poet

55. “At the beach, life is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by currents, plan by the tides, and follow the sun.” ―  Sandy Gingras, Writer & Illustrator

56. “Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.” ―  Sylvia Earle, American Marine Biologist

57. “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.” ―  Jimmy Buffett, American Singer-Songwriter

58. “The sea is a desert of waves, a wilderness of water.” —  Langston Hughes, American Poet

Funny Sailing Quotes

This selection features funny sailing quotes from poets, writers, and modern-day cruisers, that explore the lighter side of life at sea.

59. “Sailing – The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet, and miserable.” — Irv Heller

60. “The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.” — Carl Sandburg, American Poet

61. “Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.” —  Sir Francis Chichester, Sailor & Author (First Man to Single-Hand Circumnavigate Non-Stop)

62. “Later down the road of life, I made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.” — Jimmy Buffett, American Singer-Songwriter (A Pirate Looks at Fifty)

63. “Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port, and the other was an atrocious liar.” —  Don Bamford, Sailor & Author

64. “The chance for mistakes is about equal to the number of crew squared.” — Ted Turner, Entrepreneur & America’s Cup Winner

65. “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” ‍‍— Brooks Atkinson, American Theatre Critic

66. “When the draught of your vessel exceeds the depth of the water, you are most assuredly, aground.” — Ian Walsh

67. “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.” — Webb Chiles , Writer & Sailor

68. “Being hove to in a long gale is the most boring way of being terrified, I know.” — Donald Hamilton, American Writer

69. “If we get lost, we’ll just pull in somewhere and ask directions.” — Captain Ron Rico (Captain Ron)

70. “The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” — Eric Hiscock, British Sailor & Author

Sailing Quotes from Movies

These unforgettable sailing quotes are all from the silver screen, where the sea has played a starring role in captivating audiences for decades.

71. “A diesel loves her oil same as a sailor loves rum.” — Captain Ron Rico (Captain Ron)

72. “It’s not just sails and knots, it’s seeing where you’re going in your mind. Knowing where you are by knowing where you’ve been.” — Maui (Moana)

73. “You know, there have been more people in space than have sailed around the world. I didn’t even know it was something you can do, but you can, and I want to. ‘Cause I’m an adventurer.” — Jessica Watson (True Spirit)

74. “You can’t run from the wind. You trim your sails, face the music, and keep going.”  — Captain Christopher “Skipper” Sheldon (White Squall)

75. “Now…bring me that horizon.” —  Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)

76. “But it ain’t all buttons and charts, little albatross. You know what the first rule of flying is? Love. You can learn all the math in the ‘Verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don’t love, she’ll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you she’s hurtin’ ‘fore she keens. Makes her a home.” — Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Serenity)

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Id rather be lost at sea then found at work…..Anon.

I can definitely relate to this one!

The cost of good navigation is constant vigilance.

All sailors of all sorts are more or less capricious and unreliable. They live in the varying outer weather and inhale its fickleness – and when retained for any object remote and blank in the pursuit, however promissory of life and passion in the end, it is above all things requisite that temporary interests and employments should intervene to hold them healthily suspended for the final dash. – Herman Melville, Moby Dick

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The 74 Best Sailing Quotes

Ever since its inception, sailing has been linked to a sense of freedom and drive for adventure out on the sea. For many centuries, sailors were considered to be bold and courageous people willing to risk their lives for fortune and honor.

Many people have tried to express the freedom and enjoyment of sailing through words and quotes.

Many great men and women have fallen in love with sailing over the years, giving birth to a practically endless series of funny, happy and inspirational quotes.

Below you will find a comprehensive list of our personal favorites.

Inspirational Sailing Quotes

Our favorite inspirational sailing quotes to get you inspired and motivated are below.

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ‍ ‍-Mark Twain

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” ‍ ‍-Christopher Columbus

“Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world.” ‍ ‍-Nicholas Monsarrat

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” ‍ ‍-William Arthur Ward

“A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work.” ‍ ‍-An Unknown Sailor

“Who is staring at the sea is already sailing a little” ‍ ‍-Paul Carvel

“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” ‍ ‍-Willa Cather

“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” ‍ ‍-John Masefield

“To be successful at sea we must keep things simple.” ‍ ‍-Pete Culler

“The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.” ‍ ‍-Ernest Hemingway

“Nothing comes sailing by itself” ‍ ‍-Alexander Dale Oen

“The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself” ‍ ‍-John Rousmaniere

“Until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore, you will not know the terror of being forever lost at sea.” ‍ ‍-Charles Cook

“A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.” ‍ ‍-William Sheed

“To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go” ‍ ‍-Joshua Slocum

“To desire nothing beyond what you have is surely happiness. Aboard a boat, it is frequently possible to achieve just that. That is why sailing is a way of life, one of the finest of lives.” ‍ ‍-Carleton Mitchell

“What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous.” ‍ ‍-Thomas Merton

“I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.” ‍ ‍-Alain Gerbault

“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.” ‍ ‍-Joseph Conrad

“To reach a port we must set sail - Sail, not tie at anchor - Sail, not drift.” ‍ ‍-Franklin D. Roosevelt

“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” ‍ ‍-Vincent Van Gogh

“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” ‍ ‍-Lucius Annaeus Seneca

“Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.” ‍ ‍-Fitzhugh Dodson

“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” ‍ ‍-Syrus Publilius

“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” ‍ ‍-African proverb

“Can't control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” ‍ ‍-Ricky Skaggs

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

“He who lets the sea lull him into a sense of security is in very grave danger.” ‍ ‍-Hammond Ines

“Sailing is just the bottom line, like adding up the score in bridge. My real interest is in the tremendous game of life.” ‍ ‍-Dennis Conner

“Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.” ‍ ‍-Augustus Hare

“No literature is richer than that of the sea. No story is more enthralling, no tradition is more secure.” ‍ ‍-Felix Riesenberg

“The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea.” ‍ ‍-Ovid

“There is but a plank between a sailor and eternity.” ‍ ‍-Thomas Gibbons

“At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” ‍ ‍-Robin Graham

“The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.” ‍ ‍-Dom Degnon

“I cannot not sail” ‍ ‍-E. B. White

“The art of the sailor is to leave nothing to chance” ‍ ‍-Annie Van De Wiele

“When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it.” ‍ ‍-Matshona Dhliwayo

“In a calm sea, every man is a pilot.” ‍ ‍-John Ray

Happy Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite sailing quotes that will make you happy.

“Never in my life before have I experienced such beauty, and fear at the same time.” ‍ ‍-Ellen MacArthur

“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.” ‍ ‍-Joshua Slocum

“Mackerel skies and mares tails, soon will be time to shorten sails” ‍ ‍-Sailors Proverb

“Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.” ‍ ‍-George Matthew Adams

“Success soon palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the waters rustle under your bows.” ‍ ‍-Charles Buxton

“Instead of sailing off into the sunset, he hopes to sail into the next century.” ‍ ‍-Dave Anderson

“I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth, a nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present. In this limitless nation, this nation of wind, light, and peace, there is no other ruler besides the sea.” ‍ ‍-Bernard Moitessier

“You haven't lived until you've sailed.” ‍ ‍-David Sedaris

“It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.” ‍ ‍-Sir Francis Drake

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ‍ ‍-Jacques Yves Cousteau

“The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.” ‍ ‍-Edmund Gibbon

“Sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you, because something is going to kill you anyway.” ‍ ‍-Webb Chiles

“I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor.” ‍ ‍-Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

“It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.” ‍ ‍-George William Curtis

“For the most part, a sailboat navigates through its world of wind and water not leaving a single trace of its passage. Nothing is consumed. Nothing is altered. The winds and the water are left in exactly the same condition for the next user. Sailing is forever.” ‍ ‍-Michael B. McPhee

“Wonders are many, and none is more wonderful than the power that crosses the white sea, driven by the stormy wind, making a path under surges that threaten to engulf him.” ‍ ‍-Sophocles

“The planning stage of a cruise is often just as enjoyable as the voyage itself, letting ones imagination loose on all kinds of possibilities. Yet translating dreams into reality means a lot of practical questions have to be answered.” ‍ ‍-Jimmy Cornell

“The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat” ‍ ‍-Francis Herreshoff

“And after two days in civilization we realized we could never stay for long and started to plan our next adventure.” ‍ ‍-Bob Bitchin

“Sail Now, Work Later” ‍ ‍-An Unknown Sailor

Funny Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite funny sailing quotes that will make you laugh.

“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Give him a fishing lesson and he'll sit in a boat drinking beer every weekend.” ‍ ‍-Alex Blackwell

“Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.” ‍ ‍-Sir Francis Chichester

“When a man comes to like a sea life, he is not fit to live on land.” ‍ ‍-Dr. Samuel Johnson

“The cure for anything is saltwater - sweat, tears, or the sea.” ‍ ‍-Isak Dinesen

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.” ‍ ‍-Charles Davis

“Sailing – The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet and miserable.” ‍ ‍-Irv Heller

“The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” ‍ ‍-Eric Hiscock

“Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.” ‍ ‍-Don Bamford

“Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.” ‍ ‍-Brooks Atkinson

“Thing about boats is, you can always sell them if you don't like them. Can't sell kids.” ‍ ‍-Lin Pardey

Sad Sailing Quotes

Below are our favorite sad sailing quotes that are deeply thoughtful.

“As we sail through life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor.” ‍ ‍-Unknown

“The ocean has taken everything from me and yet I still love her.” ‍ ‍-Unknown

“Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.” ‍ ‍-Jean-Paul Sartre

These are our favorite sailing quotes to get you inspired, motivated and happy.

Some of these quotes are deeply thoughtful whilst others are more light- hearted and funny.

What's your favorite quote?

Sailor Sayings and Sailing Quotes – Inspirational Quotes for Sailors

Are you a sailor and needs some more inspiration? Here’s my list of Quotes about the sea and sailing on a boat.

Two years ago, when Jonathan and I were still broke backpackers, he told me about how he dreams of sailing the open seas – that someday, he would buy himself a boat. Live in it. And travel around the world with it. And you guessed right; he sure did buy us a sailboat.

Here is the list of some popular sailor sayings and sailing quotes that will have you set before your sailing rendezvous:

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1. Sailors, with their built-in sense of order, service, and discipline, should really be running the world. – Nicholas Monsarrat

2. the wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator. – edmund gibbon, 3. the pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. – william arthur ward.

4. Mackerel skies and mares tails, soon will be time to shorten sails . – sailors proverb

5. the cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat. – l. francis herreshoff.

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6. I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving – we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it – but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

7. A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. – William Shedd

8. You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. – Christopher Columbus

9. He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast. – Leonardo da Vinci

10. He is the best sailor who can steer within fewest points of the wind, and exact a motive power out of the greatest obstacles. – Walter Scott

11. I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. – John Masefield

12. That’s what a ship is, you know – it’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is, really is, is freedom. – Capt. Jack Sparrow

13. A tourist remains an outsider throughout his visit, but a sailor is part of the local scene from the moment he arrives. – Anne Davison

14. The perfection of a yacht’s beauty is that nothing should be there for only beauty’s sake.  – John MacGregor

15. A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be. – Aubrey de Selincourt

16. Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid . – Robert N. Rose

17. He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea. – Thomas Fuller

18. Until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore, you will not know the terror of being forever lost at sea. – Charles Cook

19. We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds. – Aristotle Onassis, Shipping Magnate

20. The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator. – Edmund Gibbon, Historian

21. I wanted freedom, open-air, and adventure. I found it on the sea. – Alaine Gerbault, Sailor

22. It is not the ship so much as the skilful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage. – George William Curtis

23. A ship on the port always waits for you to sail to the oceans!  – Mehmet Murat ildan

24. The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them . – Richelle E. Goodrich, Making Wishes

25. That’s what sailing is, a dance, and your partner is the sea. And with the sea you never take liberties. You ask her, you don’t tell her. You have to remember always that she’s the leader, not you. You and your boat are dancing to her tune. – Michael Morpurgo, Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

26. The sea hates a coward. – Eugene O’Neill

27. I was born in the breezes, and I had studied the sea as perhaps few men have studied it, neglecting all else. – Joshua Slocum

28. If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends . – Enoch Powell

29. I keep sailing on in this middle passage. I am sailing into the wind and the dark. But I am doing my best to keep my boat steady and my sails full. – Arthur Ashe

30. There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. – Kenneth Grahame

31. I was born in the breezes, and I had studied the sea as perhaps few men have studied it, neglecting all else. – Joshua Slocum

32. I keep sailing on in this middle passage. I am sailing into the wind and the dark. But I am doing my best to keep my boat steady and my sails full. – Arthur Ashe

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Twice you have the same quote in here twice: 27 & 31 (Slocum) and 29 & 32 (Ashe).

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Whether you are just starting out and learning how to sail or have completed a world circumnavigation like us , sometimes it helps to be reminded why we do this. There are many benefits to the cruising life, and some inspirational words always help me get there. And at the moment, they make me miss cruising! That’s why I’ve compiled a list of over fifty sailing quotes to remind me how great – or how impactful, awe-inspiring, and essential the cruising life can be.

Are you just starting out? Or are you in the slumps about cruising? I hope some of these quotes about the sailing and cruising life will make you laugh, think, or even, dare I say it, want to go sailing.

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Inspirational Boat Quotes

“To reach a port we must set sail – Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt

“I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” ―  Ricky Skaggs

“You must never despise the port you were born because no matter how small or how bad it is, it is the place you have started sailing to the universe!” ―  Mehmet Murat ildan

“We each have our oceans and seas that we travel on.” ―  Anthony T Hincks

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” ― Helen Keller

“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch – we are going back from whence we came.” ― John F Kennedy

“I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky. And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” ― John Masefield

Dark Subjects

“She watched the gap between ship and shore grow to a huge gulf. Perhaps this was a little like dying, the departed no longer visible to the others, yet both still existed, only in different worlds.” ― Susan Wiggs, The Charm School

“Sometimes I pretend I’m an anchor because there’s a difference between sinking and drowning.” ―  R.I.D. Inkskinned

“When  Predator  sailed into war, she  sang . The rapid winds and rising shrieks suddenly blended into a single harmonious tone. Lines in the rigging and the yards and the masts themselves quivered in time, and began giving off their own notes of music, in harmony with one another. As the speed increased, the chord rose and rose, and built and  built , until it reached a crescendo of pure, eerie, inhuman fury. Grimm  felt  the music rise around him, felt the ship straining eagerly to her task, and his own heart raced in fierce exultation in time with her. Every line of the ship, every smudge upon her decks, every stain upon the leathers of his aeronauts leapt into his mind in vibrant detail. He could feel the ship’s motion, forward and down, could feel the wind of her passage, could feel the rising terror of his crew. One of the men screamed–one of them always did–and then the entire crew joined in with  Predator , shrieking their battle cries together with their ship’s. The ship would not fail them–Grimm knew it; he felt it, the way he could feel sunlight on his face or the rake of wind in his hair.” ―  Jim Butcher,  The Aeronaut’s Windlass

“So there you have it: hearing voices at sea is not a pathological condition. It’s quite normal. Welcome to the world of illusions at sea. Of mirages, looming, towering, stooping and sinking. Of moons that change size, suns that change shape, horizons that bend, lights that change colour, and sounds that play hide and seek. Of waves that speak, ships that effervesce and whales that turn into baby elephants. For the sea has a lobsterpot full of tricks and illusions to confuse and beguile even the most rational 21st century sailor.” ―  Nic Compton,  Off the Deep End: A History of Madness at Sea

“For I say there is no other thing that is worse than the sea is for breaking a man, even though he may be a very strong one.” ―  Homer

“Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.” ―  Richelle E. Goodrich,  Making Wishes

Practical Sailing Quotes

“Go small, go simple, go now” ―  Larry Pardey,  Cruising in Seraffyn

“She found out that having something to do prevented you from feeling seasick, and that even a job like scrubbing a deck could be satisfying, if it was done in a seamanlike way. She was very taken with this notion, and later on she folded the blankets on her bunk in a seamanlike way, and put her possessions in the closet in a seamanlike way, and used ‘stow’ instead of ‘tidy’ for the process of doing so. After two days at sea, Lyra decided that this was the life for her.” ―  Philip Pullman,  The Golden Compass

“A small boat that sails the river is better than a large ship that sinks in the sea.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

Humorous Yacht Sayings

“Thing about boats is, you can always sell them if you don’t like them. Can’t sell kids.” ―  Lin Pardey,  Bull Canyon: A Boatbuilder, a Writer and Other Wildlife

“For those of you who wish to get a feel for it, get in the car and bring it up to fifty miles an hour and then stick your head and arms outside and, while driving, try to fold up a simple bath towel in the wind” ―  Gary Paulsen,  Caught by the Sea: My Life on Boats

“Charter boats are like books with no covers.” ―  Tania Aebi

“One of the reasons there are so many terms for conditions of ice is that the mariners observing it were often trapped in it, and had nothing to do except look at it.” ―  Alec Wilkinson,  The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration

“The winds of fortune tend to favour the sails of those who politely yell out to it, ‘Nice to meet you!” ―  Nabil Sabio Azadi

“You don’t throw a compass overboard because the ocean is calm.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

The Joys of Sailing Quotes

“Seas were meant to be sailed by those with salt in their veins, and love in their heart.” ―  Anthony T.Hincks

“I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea.” ― Alain Gerbault

“Sailing unties the knots in my mind.” ― Al Noble

To some it’s just water. To me, it’s where I regain my sanity. ― Anonymous

“A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be.” ― Aubrey de Selincourt

“There is no more thrilling sensation I know of than sailing. It comes as near to flying as man has got to yet – except in dreams.” ―  Jerome K. Jerome,  Three Men in a Boat

“Just because a sea is calm doesn’t mean that you can believe in its stillness.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

“When I’m out sailing, I don’t wonder what heaven is like because I know.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better. ― Sir Francis Drake

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ― Jacques Yves Cousteau

There’s nothing like lying flat on your back on the deck, alone except for the helmsman aft at the wheel, silence except for the lapping of the sea against the side of the ship. At that time you can be equal to Ulysses and brother to him. ― Errol Flynn

“Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates” —Mark Twain

“That’s what a ship is, you know—it’s not just a keel and a hull and a deck and sails, that’s what a ship needs. But what a ship is, really is, is freedom.” ― Captain Jack Sparrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean”

“You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed” ―  David Sedaris,  Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002

“Sometimes you need to tether your boats to stop them from following your dreams.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. ― Kenneth Grahame

“The ocean’s currents are a turbulent emotion which man has yet to come to terms with.” ―  Anthony T. Hincks

“If you are a boat that wants to sail in windy weather, you must be more stubborn than the waves!” ―  Mehmet Murat ildan

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

A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. ― William Shedd

“Storms draw out something out of us that calm seas don’t.” ― Bill Hybels

“I hate storms, but calms undermine my spirits.” ― Bernard Moitessier

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. ― Vincent Van Gogh

“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.” ―  Richelle E. Goodrich,  Making Wishes

“The wind does not change, the wind only blows and gusts, and it swells and swirls, and it whispers.” ―  Christopher X. Shade,  The Good Mother of Marseille

“Maria didn’t fear the sea but, as taught by her father, she respected its power. In her experience the ocean had no intent to drown travellers.” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

“A sailor is not defined as much by how many seas he has sailed than by how many storms he has overcome.” ―  Matshona Dhliwayo

“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ― Louisa May Alcott

Distant Horizons

“The wind tousled his hair, and Dain’s chest loosed a little as his gaze broke from the wooden maid to follow a breeze-blown gull toward the horizon. The distant salmon skies dipped over the rim of the sea, and for the first time since boarding, he wondered where the waves might take him.” ―  Micheline Ryckman,   The Maiden Ship

“I hate the strange feeling of wanting to be in two places at once, like a sailor who misses the sea as much as he misses dry land.” ― Michelle Moran, Rebel Queen

“To meditate is to sail a course, to navigate, among problems many of which we are in the process of clearing up. After each one looms another, whose shores are even more attractive, more suggestive. Certainly, it requires strength and perseverance to get to windward of problems, but there is no greater delight than to reach new shores, and even to sail, as Camoëns says, “through seas that keel has never cut before.” If you will now open a bank-account of attention for me, I foretell sun-smitten landscapes and promise archipelagoes.” ―  José Ortega y Gasset

“But that’s how it is on a sailing ship, and in this respect its journey parallels that of life: simply knowing where you want to go isn’t enough, because life is a windblown voyage, consisting mainly of the detours imposed by alternating calm and storm.” ―  Carsten Jensen,  We, the Drowned

“At the end of the day…we are anchoring into the peaceful lagoon, smiling at the majestic sun and its flirting rays, slowly slipping into the glittering ballroom of immense night skies, sipping on the platinum moon liquor under the blues of rippling waves kissing my golden foot hanging over the board of gently rocking boat, and diving into the bed of galaxies whispering magical stories of their eternal lives connecting souls…till the dawn…” ―  Oksana Rus

“And there’s that one particular harbour Sheltered from the wind Where the children play on the shore each day And all are safe within” ― Jimmy Buffett

“Midnight sail and moonlight. I remember sunset, and gentle breeze. Leaving the city lights behind, and gazing at the moon. Mountains of clouds. Waves slapping our boat. It was easy to forget that love has no direction, or need for compass. Let it guide you to its destination.” ―  Fidelis O Mkparu

“Cold November nights. It feels as if summer never happened. The beauty of setting sun, moon, and stars. Sailing to nowhere, but finding happiness in our togetherness. Never forget what we are. Stranded hearts.” ― Fidelis O. Mkparu, Love’s Affliction

“The moon was low but not full. The men set out along the dock in conversation. As they dropped onto the dark beach, Simmons declared, ‘There can be no better place in the world than this.’ Henderson had to agree. The beach was beautiful. The stars lit the sand and balmy air rode in as the waves washed up on paradise” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

“There, in the shimmering distance, was a sail. I stared in momentary disbelief, but there it was, one of the most beautiful sights the Pacific can ever offer — a ship in full sail edging her way through the blue waters.” ―  Tom Neale,  An Island to Oneself: The Story of Six Years on a Desert Island

“Life on the blue part of the globe for eight years had suited me – the wild open spaces, the bliss of buoyancy, the volatile, soul-powered wind. Sailing had struck a nerve both primal and poetic. On and near the ocean life made sense, It made every sense work.” ―  Kaci Cronkhite

“A true sailor is one who finds love in every port.” ―  Tapan Ghosh

“Never a ship sails out of bay but carries my heart as a stowaway.” ―  Roselle Mercier Montgomery

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit. ‍ ― Brooks Atkinson

“Simply sailing in a new direction you could enlarge the world” ―  Allen Curnow

“We didn’t make it around the world, but we were able to wrap the world around us.” ―  Janis Couvreux,  Sail Cowabunga!: A Family’s 10 Years at Sea

“It had occurred to her many times that on board it didn’t matter where you were coming from or where you were heading. Each voyage had its own charisma. Like writing a book – word by word – or crossing a country – step by step – each minute had to be lived moment by moment.” ―  Sara Sheridan,  On Starlit Seas

The Cruising Lifestyle

“The cruising life isn’t for all of us. It isn’t even for most of us, but it is for some of us, and for a few of us it is essential to survival.” ―  Jim Trefethen,  The Cruising Life

“What do you do?” is not a question asked to define someone, because out here we’re all working the same jobs: yachties, mechanics, navigators, weather-readers, fishermen, adventure travelers, storytellers.” ―  Torre DeRoche,  Love with a Chance of Drowning

“At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.” ― Robin Lee Graham

“Maybe you’re getting into the rhythm of sailing life,” says James. He looks out at the waves that are rolling in to lap against the dock. “You know, the tides going in and then out, the wind blowing east and then west, the high of a perfect day out on the water, the low of a thunderstorm or a wind that won’t go your way.” ―  Melissa C. Walker,  Unbreak My Heart

“For the most part, a sailboat navigates through its world of wind and water not leaving a single trace of its passage. Nothing is consumed. Nothing is altered. The winds and the water are left in exactly the same condition for the next user. Sailing is forever.” ― Michael B. McPhee

Quotes On Love & Crew

“We simply can’t abandon ship every time we encounter a storm in our marriage. Real love is about weathering the storms of life together.” ―  Seth Adam Smith

“He stared at her hard and long, as if he were gauging a cloudbank that might be worth the trouble to sail around rather than through.” ―  A.S. Peterson,  Fiddler’s Green

“That’s what sailing is, a dance, and your partner is the sea. And with the sea you never take liberties. You ask her, you don’t tell her. You have to remember always that she’s the leader, not you. You and your boat are dancing to her tune.” ―  Michael Morpurgo,  Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

“The only way to get a good crew is to marry one.” ― Eric Hiscock

“Now I remembered a captain’s honor and his only duty: to bring his crew back alive.” ―  Carsten Jensen,  We, the Drowned

“We of the sea come to know each other quickly; our loves, like our hates, are born of sudden dangers.” ―  Lew Wallace,  Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Quotes On Departing Ports

“I had acquired the skills to sail a ship; I didn’t acquire the knowledge.” ― Tom Holland

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ―  H. Jackson Brown Jr.,  P.S. I Love You

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ― Christopher Columbus

“The boat is safer anchored at the port; but that is not the aim of boats.” ― Paulo Coelho

“The thing that most forget while dreamily looking off into the horizon for the ship of their dreams is that such ships never sail in but are built beneath their feet.” ―  Mike Dooley

“The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.” ― Ernest Hemingway

“The sea was not meant to be controlled. The sea was meant to be sailed.” ―  Jon Acuff

“The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.” ― Carl Sandburg

“The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness.” ― Joseph Conrad

“How inappropriate it is to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Sea.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

“She loved the sea. She liked the sharp salty smell of the air, and the vastness of the horizons bounded only by a vault of azure sky above. It made her feel small, but free as well.” ―  George R.R. Martin,  A Storm of Swords

Which sailing quote is your favorite?

Beautiful quotes. A pleasure to read. Thank you using so many of my quotes. “The sea is what makes me feel so young.”

All the best. Anthony T. Hincks

You have a way with words!

Amy, devem existir incontáveis citações célebres envolvendo o mar e o nosso eterno caso de amor, que é velejar. Parabéns pelo seu bom gosto. Surpreendente. Já li algumas mas sua seleção é melhor de todas. Sinceros agradecimentos.

The sea is a good muse! 🙂

I collect sailing/travel quotes and many of these were new to me. What a great list.

And…you corrected my erroneously attributing a certain quote to Mark Twain 😉

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more, Lord Byron

Thank you, Amy!

I looked up the Mark Twain thing before I posted, because I saw it attributed to both. Geat Bryon quote.

The quote: ‘Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.’ really resonated with me today 🙂

Thanks for all the work putting this lovely collection together.

Aw great to hear from you! 🙂

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Inspirational quotes for sailors

Sailing isn't just a journey across the water—it's a metaphor for life itself. Inspirational quotes for sailors remind us of the lessons learned from the sea: resilience, adaptability, and the courage to face the unknown. We gather uplifting quotes that inspire sailors to set their course with confidence and determination.

Humorous sailboat quotes and sayings

Sailing isn't all serious business—there's plenty of room for humor on the high seas. Humorous sailboat quotes and sayings inject laughter into maritime life. From witty observations about navigation mishaps to playful jabs at the unpredictability of the wind, we highlight the lighthearted side of sailing.

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Quotes of the sea: Capturing the essence of sailing

• "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
• "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward
• "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Yves Cousteau
• "To reach a port, we must sail—sail, not tie at anchor—sail, not drift." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
• "I can't control the wind, but I can adjust the sails." - Ricky Skaggs
• "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen
• "The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish." - Jacques Yves Cousteau
• "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do." - Mark Twain
• "Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature's simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard." - Psyche Roxas-Mendoza
• "He that will learn to pray, let him go to sea." - George Herbert
• "A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind." - Webb Chiles
• "The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul." - Wyland
• "Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself." - George Matthew Adams
• "The sea has never been friendly to man. At most, it has been the accomplice of human restlessness." - Joseph Conrad
• "There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea." - Joseph Conrad

These quotes encapsulate the beauty, challenges, and allure of sailing and the sea.

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Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it.

Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.

It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.

The ocean has always been a salve to my soul.

As soon as you set foot on a yacht you belong to some man, not to yourself, and you die of boredom.

Having a yacht is a reason for being more cheerful than most.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

There never was a great man yet who spent all his life inland.

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.

Anyone who has to ask about the annual upkeep of a yacht can't afford one.

The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles in life, it is a safe retreat.

I always say that a girl never really looks as well as she does on board a steamship, or even a yacht.

There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.

Men in a ship are always looking up, and men ashore are usually looking down.

A small craft in an ocean is, or should be, a benevolent dictatorship.

Of all the things that man has made, no is so full of interest and charm, none possesses so distinct a life and character of its own, as a ship.

A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

later down the road of life, i made the discovery that salt water was also good for the mental abrasions one inevitably acquires on land.

To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go.

Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.

Seagulls . . . slim yachts of the element.

The greatest pleasure when I started making money was not buying cars or yachts but finding myself able to have as many freshly typed drafts as possible.

At Christmas you can get real bargains. I saw one item marked down ten dollars. It was a yacht.

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Some of Our Favorite Inspirational Quotes About Sailing

Poets, adventurers and sailors alike have captured the immense power found at sea through their words. Here, we highlight the quotations that inspire us at Gray Harbor Historical Seaport every day.

“There is no better tool or equipment you can have on board than a well-trained crew.” – Larry Pardey

Cruiser Larry Pardey lived at sea with his wife, Lin. Without GPS or engines, the couple completed two circumnavigations on sailing ships he built. They launched their first circumnavigation in 1968, spending 11 years traveling by sea. The second voyage, begun in 1984, consisted of 25 years of traveling.

“To desire nothing beyond what you have is surely happiness. Aboard a boat, it is frequently possible to achieve just that. That is why sailing is a way of life, one of the finest of lives.” – Carleton Mitchell

Cruiser Carleton Mitchell won three Newport Bermuda Races in 1956, 1958 and 1960. He often referred to his boat, Finisterre, as “the fat little monster.” A writer and photographer, Mitchell wrote articles for National Geographic and Sports Illustrated about sailing.

“It’s remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.” – Ernest K. Gann

Gann thrived whenever he flew or sailed. A pilot during World War II, he used his aviation experience to write books. Later, he’d pen tales about his sea adventures in books such as Twilight for the Gods and Soldier of Fortune.

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.” – Robert N. Rose

This beautiful quotation comes from the poem “Ships” by Robert N Rose. Simple in structure but lush with descriptive words, it romanticizes the beauty of ships. Rose likens the nails, wood and canvas to a nymph, lover and siren.

“On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.” – Rumi

Rumi has left an incredible impact on the world. The Persian poet and Sufi master, born in 1207, devoted his life to writing and worship. He wrote poems with simple yet vivid imagery and direct addresses to his readers.

“I wanted freedom, open air, adventure. I found it on the sea.” – Alain Gerbault

Which of us hasn’t imagined our own version of freedom? Alain Gerbault was a French sailor and writer who made a circumnavigation as a single-handed sailor. His gaff sloop, Firecrest, spent 700 days at sea and covered more than 40,000 miles.

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau

Cousteau brought the wonder of the sea to the world. With engineer Emile Gagnan, Cousteau developed the first scuba apparatus in 1942. His boat Calypso allowed him to dive and conduct scientific research, strengthening his belief in protecting the ocean.

“If you are going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.” – Pete Goss

At Gray Harbor Historical Seaport, we love these words spoken by British yachtsman Pete Goss. Goss has sailed more than 250,000 nautical miles and knows the importance of understanding and exploring the sea.

Our programs explore maritime history through engaging and varied activities. Our historic sailing ship, Lady Washington, lets you discover adventures beyond your imagination. So seize the day. Contact us today , as tomorrow is too late.

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Top 77 Nautical Quotes

Get ready to chart a course for success with these inspirational nautical quotes. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or simply looking for a little guidance as you navigate the ups and downs of life, these words of wisdom will inspire and motivate you. So hoist the sails, set your sights on the horizon, and let these quotes guide you on your journey to greatness.

The vastness and beauty of the ocean have always been a source of inspiration for those seeking adventure and personal growth. If you’re looking for a burst of motivation and inspiration to set sail on your own journey, these nautical inspirational quotes will steer you in the right direction. From the words of famous sailors and explorers to modern musings, these quotes capture the spirit of adventure and the wonder of the sea.

“I wanted freedom, Open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea” Alaine Gerbault

“Smell the sea and fell the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly” Van Morrison

“Flying might not be all plain sailing, But the fun of it is worth the price” Amelia Earhart

“A man is never lost at sea” Ernest Hemingway

“The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails” Joshua Slocum

“For whatever we lose, It’s always our self we find in the sea” E.E. Cummings

“A bad day sailing is 100 times better than a good day at work”

“Now… Bring me that horizon”

“The goal is not to sail the boat, But rather to help the boat sail herself” John Rousmaniere

“A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind” Webb Chiles

“A ship in the harbor is safe, But that’s not what ships are built for” John A. Shedd

“I’m not afraid of storms, For I’m learning how to sail my ship” Louisa May Alcott

“Not all treasure is silver and gold, Mate”

“If one does not know to which port one is sailing, No wind is favorable” Seneca

“Live in the sunshine, Swim the sea, Drink the wild air” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“On life’s vast ocean, Diversely we sail. Reasons the card, But passion the gale” Alexander Pope

“The pessimist complains about the wind, The optimist expects it to change, The realist adjusts the sails” William Arthur Ward

“One’s destination is never a place, But always a new way of seeing things” Henry Miller

“A sailing vessel is alive in a way that no ship with mechanical power ever be” Aubrey De Selincourt

“If you can’t repair it, Maybe it shouldn’t be on board” Lin and Larry Pardey

“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul” William Ernest Henley

“How inappropriate it is to call this planet earth, When clearly It is Sea” Arthur C. Clarke

“The most challenging times bring us the most empowering lessons” Karen Salmansohn

“The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect” Carl Sandburg

“The sea finds out everything you did wrong” Francis Stokes

“On a day when the wind is perfect, The sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty” Rumi

“Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be Pirates” Mark Twain

“We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master” Ernest Hemingway

“Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit” Brooks Atkinson

“Have an anchor so that life doesn’t toss you around” Debby Ryan

“Catch the trade winds in your sails, Explore. Dream. Discover” Mark Twain

What are nautical inspirational quotes?

Nautical inspirational quotes are motivational phrases and sayings that are inspired by the ocean, sailing, and the adventures of the sea. These quotes often have themes of exploration, determination, and resilience, and can be used to inspire and motivate people to pursue their goals and dreams.

Who uses nautical inspirational quotes?

Nautical inspirational quotes can be used by anyone who is seeking inspiration, motivation, or guidance. These quotes are often popular with sailors, sea lovers, and adventure seekers, but can also be appreciated by anyone looking for a little extra encouragement and support.

How can I use nautical inspirational quotes in my daily life?

There are many ways to incorporate nautical inspirational quotes into your daily life. Some ideas include: – Displaying a favorite quote in a prominent place, such as on your fridge, desk, or bulletin board – Sharing a quote on social media or sending it to a friend or loved one as a message of encouragement – Using a quote as a mantra or inspiration for your daily goals or activities Incorporating a quote into your morning routine or daily meditation practice

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Famous sailing quotes, sailing quotes about life, sailor quotes, quotes about the sea, ocean quotes, ship quotes, boat quotes.

Sailing is a method that uses wind to propel a craft on the water's surface.

A point of sail is the course that is defined with true wind direction. Sailing, as fun as it seems, can be deadly if done alone.

Sailing has been an instrumental part of the development of civilization, aiding in mobility on the waterfront of society. Towards the Middle Ages, the advancements in sailing showed, which allowed explorers to go on longer voyages under extreme weather.

Improvements in masts, sails and the build of ships, with further development in the marine investigation, sailors were able to sail with more certainty. Until the mid-19th-century sailing was primarily used as a method for marine commerce, but now it is also a source of recreational activity and sports.

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Some of the very best smooth sailing quotes that will inspire and motivate you!

1. “I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

― Jimmy Dean.

2. “In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.”

― Rachel Carson.

3. “The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you’re sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness them.”

― Richelle E. Goodrich, ‘Making Wishes’.

4. “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”

― William Arthur Ward.

5. “On a day when the wind is perfect, the sail just needs to open and the world is full of beauty.”

6. “It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears.”

― John F. Kennedy.

7. “The cure for anything is saltwater – sweat, tears, or the sea.”

― Isak Dinesen.

8. “Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

― Mark Twain.

9. “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.”

― Andre Gide.

10. “The charm of singlehanded cruising is not solitude, but independence.”

― Claud Worth.

11. “Calm sailing doesn’t come from calm waters, it comes from having a good navigator; a good crew and a good vessel.”

― Anthony T. Hincks.

12. “‘Tis the set of the sail that decides the goal, and not the storm of life.”

― Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

13. “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

— Louisa May Alcott, ‘Little Women’.

14. “Sometimes there is no time for the sea to calm down! If you have to reach your target, let your voyage start and let the storm be your path!”

― Mehmet Murat Ildan.

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

― Aristotle Onassis.

16. “We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”

― Dolly Parton.

17. “No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.”

― Hellen Keller.

Great quotes about sailing by world-renowned personalities like Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway.

18. “It's remarkable how quickly a good and favorable wind can sweep away the maddening frustrations of shore living.”

— Ernest K. Gann.

19. “Wind is to us what money is to life on shore.”

― Sterling Hayden.

20. “Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.”

― Christopher Columbus .

21. “It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.”

― Jim Rohn.

22. “The sooner we learn to be jointly responsible, the easier the sailing will be.”

― Ella Maillart.

23. “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor.”

24. “To reach a port we must set sail –

Sail, not tie at anchor

Sail, not drift.”

― Franklin D. Roosevelt.

25. “The lovely thing about cruising is that planning usually turns out to be of little use.”

― Dom Degnon, ‘Sails Full And By’.

26. “When you sail for the first time, you have one of two experiences. It becomes a one-time, bucket-list thing you check off your list, or it becomes a part of your soul forever.”

— Michelle Segrest.

27. “The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails.”

― Joshua Slocum.

28. “If one doesn’t know to which port one is sailing, no port is favorable.”

― Lucius Annaneus Seneca.

29. “There is no unhappiness like the misery of sighting land again after a cheerful, careless voyage.”

30. “A sailing ship is no democracy; you don’t caucus a crew as to where you’ll go anymore than you inquire when they’d like to shorten sail.”

31. “Sailing - The fine art of slowly going nowhere at great expense while being cold, wet and miserable.”

― Irv Heller.

32. “Hoist up sail while gale doth last, Tide and wind stay no man's pleasure.”

― Robert Southwell.

33. “To meditate is to sail a course, to navigate, among problems many of which we are in the process of clearing up.”

― Jose Ortega y Gasset.

34. “The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.”

― Sir Richard Burton.

35. “The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.”

― John Rousmaniere.

Find the best sailing quotation to motivate yourself with these great quotes about life.

36. “It is not the ship so much as the skillful sailing that assures the prosperous voyage.”

― George William Curtis.

37. “When I’m out sailing, I don’t wonder what heaven is like because I know.”

38. “Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”

― Fitzhugh Dodson.

39. “To desire nothing beyond what you have is surely happiness. Aboard a boat, it is frequently possible to achieve just that. That is why sailing is a way of life, one of the finest of lives.”

― Carleton Mitchell.

40. “Sail through the good days, and on bad days pick a spot of blue sky to steer toward.”

41. “You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.”

― David Sedaris .

42. “To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.”

― Oliver Wendell Holmes.

43. “Have an anchor so that life doesn't toss you around.”

― Debby Ryan.

44. “On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.”

― Alexander Pope.

45. “Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel.”

― Augustus Hare.

Great sailor sayings and quotes praising sailors for their devotion to sailing the vast waters!

46. “If it wasn’t for seasickness, all the world would be sailors.”

― Charles Darwin.

47. “Any fool can carry on, but a wise man knows how to shorten sail in time.”

― Joseph Conrad.

48. “There is but a plank between a sailor and eternity.”

― Thomas Gibbons.

49. “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.”

― Webb Chiles.

50. “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!”

― Bernard Hayman.

51. “Only two sailors, in my experience, never ran aground. One never left port and the other was an atrocious liar.”

― Don Bamford.

52. “There are three sorts of people; those who are alive, those who are dead, and those who are at sea.”

― Aristotle.

53. “The art of the sailor is to leave nothing to chance.”

― Annie Van De Wiele.

54. “Sailors, with their built in sense of order, service and discipline, should really be running the world.”

― Nicholas Monsarrat.

55. “Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”

― Charles C. Davis.

56. “Men in a ship are always looking up, and men ashore are usually looking down.”

― John Masefield.

57. “The wind and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigator.”

― Edmund Gibbon.

58. “A captain who does not know where he wants to sail, there is no wind on Earth that will bring him there.”

― Ami Ayalon.

These quotes talking about the sea are a great source of information to learn from!

59. “How foolish to believe we are more powerful than the sea or the sky.”

― Ruta Sepetys, ‘Salt To The Sea’.

60. “For I say there is no other thing that is worse than the sea is for breaking a man, even though he may be a very strong one.”

61. “It isn't that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better.”

― Francis Drake.

62. “The heart of man is very much like the sea, it has its storms, it has its tides and in its depths, it has its pearls too.”

― Vincent van Gogh.

63. “The sea does not like to be restrained.”

– Rick Riordan, ‘The Lightning Thief’.

64. “He that will not sail till all dangers are over must never put to sea.”

― Dr. Thomas Fuller.

65. “When I forget how talented God is, I look to the sea.”

― Whoopi Goldberg.

66. “I went to sea from the most tender age and have continued in a sea life to this day. Wherever anyone has sailed, there I have sailed.”

― Christopher Columbus.

67. “There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than the life at sea.”

68. “The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”

― Vincent Van Gogh.

69. “The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.”

― Ernest Hemingway.

70. “I wanted freedom, open air and adventure. I found it on the sea.”

— Alain Gerbault.

71. “Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.”

― Robert Henri.

72. “It’s out there at sea that you are really yourself.”

― Vito Dumas.

73. “Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.”

― Ralph Waldo Emerson.

74. “The sea speaks a language polite people never repeat. It is a colossal scavenger slang and has no respect.”

―Carl Sandburg.

75. “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

― Jacques Yves Cousteau.

76. “How inappropriate it is to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Sea.”

― Arthur C. Clarke.

77. “The sea drives truth into a man like salt.”

― Hilaire Belloc.

78. “At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much.”

― Robin Lee Graham.

79. “The sea will grant each man new hope, and sleep will bring dreams of home.”

Great quotes about the ocean that will leave you with a sense of awe!

80. “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea whether it is to sail or to watch it we are going back from whence we came.”

81. “You will love the ocean. It makes you feel small, but not in a bad way. Small because you realize you’re part of something bigger.”

― Lauren Myracle.

82. “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.”

83. “The ocean is an object of no small terror.”

― Edmund Burke.

84. “In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans; in one aspect of you are found all the aspects of existence.”

― Kahlil Gibran Jr.

85. “The beauty and mystery of the ocean, fills our lives with wonders, vast beyond our imagination.”

― M. L. Borges, ‘By The Sea’.

86. “If you want to hear the distant voice of the ocean put your ear to the lips of a seashell.”

― Curtis Tyrone Jones.

87. “We are all born in a little port but not all of us sail the vast oceans! Majority remains in the port!”

― Mehmet Murat ildan.

88. “The ocean is this beautiful, unexplored place. Why on Earth everyone isn't down there, I don't know.”

― Graham Hawkes.

89. “Without the will or desire to achieve one is like flotsam on the oceans of time.”

― Steven Redhead, ‘Life Is Simply A Game’.

Inspirational sailing sayings about the majestic nature of ships.

90. “Ship is the nearest thing to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts the soul of a song is laid.”

— Robert N. Rose.

91. “Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board.”

― Zora Neale Hurston.

92. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships were built.”

― John A. Shedd.

93. “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”

― Antoine de Saint Exupery.

94. “I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way.”

― John Paul Jones .

95. “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out and meet it.”

― Jonathan Winters.

Great inspired with these great boat quotes!

96. “If the water is calm, the boat is also calm! If your thoughts are calm, your life is also calm!”

— Mehmet Murat ildan.

97. “Sometimes you need to tether your boats to stop them from following your dreams.”

— Anthony T. Hincks.

98. “Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.”

― Brooks Atkinson.

99. “The boat is safer anchored at the port, but that is not the aim of boats.”

― Paulo Coelho.

100. “Even if it is made up of gold, the sailing boat can go nowhere without the humble wind!”

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210 Yacht Captions For Instagram And Quotes

Are you ready to set sail into the world of yacht Instagram captions? If you’re a lover of luxurious yachts and breathtaking ocean views, then this is the perfect blog post for you. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just dreaming of life on the open waters, finding the right caption to accompany your yacht photos can be a challenge.

But fear not! In this post, we’ve curated a collection of captivating yacht Instagram captions that will elevate your social media game to new heights.

Get ready to embark on a journey of elegance, adventure, and endless possibilities as we dive into the world of yacht-inspired captions.

So, grab your anchor and let’s sail away into the realm of picture-perfect moments and unforgettable memories!

Best Yacht Captions For Instagram

• “Sailing into serenity.”
• “Living the yacht life.”
• “Anchored in paradise.”
• “Sunsets and yachts.”
• “A yacht, a dream, a reality.”
• “Cruising through life in style.”
• “Unleashing my inner captain.”
• “Where the ocean meets my soul.”
• “Adventure awaits on the open seas.”
• “Saltwater therapy aboard my yacht.”
• “Chasing sunsets, one yacht at a time.”
• “Sailing away from ordinary.”
• “Life is better on a yacht.”
• “Seas the day.”
• “Floating on cloud yacht.”
• “Sail away with me.”
• “Escaping to the horizon.”
• “Yachts and champagne dreams.”
• “Lost at sea, found in bliss.”
• “Drifting with the waves.”
• “Salty air, messy hair, don’t care.”
• “Yacht vibes and good times.”
• “The ocean is calling, and I must go.”
• “Dreaming of turquoise waters.”
• “Capturing moments, chasing dreams.”
• “Yacht adventures and endless possibilities.”
• “Finding my bliss amidst the waves.”
• “Sailing through life like a boss.”
• “Living life like it’s golden, yacht and all.”
• “On a yacht, everything feels better.”
• “Seize the breeze, embrace the sea.”
• “Ocean breeze, salty seas, and yacht memories.”
• “Navigating my way through paradise.”
• “Yacht life, high tides, and good vibes.”
• “Dropping anchor, chasing dreams.”
• “Paradise found on the deck of a yacht.”
• “Where the sun shines brighter and worries fade away.”
• “Aboard my yacht, the world becomes my oyster.”
• “Sailing into the sunset, chasing the horizon.”
• “Ocean waves and yacht days.”

Short Yacht Captions For Instagram

• “Yacht life: where luxury meets tranquility.”
• “Let the sea set you free.”
• “Cruising in style, making waves of memories.”
• “Life is short, sail more.”
• “Yacht dreams and salty kisses.”
• “Leaving footprints on the deck of life.”
• “Yachts, cocktails, and endless summer days.”
• “Sailing towards endless possibilities.”
• “The sea is my happy place, the yacht is my sanctuary.”
• “Living the dream, one yacht adventure at a time.”
• “Yacht life: the ultimate luxury escape.”
• “Sailing through life with wind in my sails.”
• “Adventure awaits on the deck of a yacht.”
• “Yacht days and champagne nights.”
• “Finding solace in the rhythm of the waves.”
• “Leaving a trail of yacht stories and salty memories.”
• “Sailing into the blue, leaving worries behind.”
• “The freedom of the open sea, the elegance of a yacht.”
• “Yacht life: where every sunset is a masterpiece.”
• “Anchored in beauty, surrounded by serenity.”
• “Yacht adventures: the stuff dreams are made of.”
• “Discovering the world one yacht at a time.”
• “Ocean breezes and yacht teases.”
• “Embracing the ocean’s embrace.”
• “Sailing towards a life of fulfillment and wonder.”
• “Yacht therapy: good for the soul.”
• “Sailing into serenity on the deck of luxury.”
• “Cruising through life one wave at a time.”
• “Living the yacht life, where dreams meet the sea.”
• “Sunsets and yachts make the perfect match.”
• “Finding my balance on the waves.”
• “A little nautical adventure goes a long way.”
• “Floating on a sea of dreams.”
• “Saltwater therapy for the soul.”
• “Capturing moments of bliss on the open water.”
• “The ocean is my playground, and the yacht is my vessel.”
• “Seas the day!”
• “Smooth sailing and good vibes.”

Funny Yacht Captions For Instagram

• “Embracing the freedom that the sea offers.”
• “The perfect escape from the ordinary.”
• “Living life with wind in my sails and salt in my hair.”
• “Drifting away into a world of luxury and tranquility.”
• “Adventures await beyond the horizon.”
• “Every journey begins with a single sail.”
• “Where the sea meets the sky, dreams come alive.”
• “Yacht life: the epitome of elegance and grace.”
• “Discovering new horizons, one yacht at a time.”
• “Chasing the sun on a yacht-filled horizon.”
• “Sail away with me, and let’s create memories that will last a lifetime.”
• “Anchors aweigh, it’s time to explore the unknown.”
• “Savoring moments of bliss aboard my floating sanctuary.”
• “Embracing the rhythm of the waves and the whispers of the wind.”
• “The ocean speaks to my soul, and the yacht is my vessel of dreams.”
• “A day at sea keeps the worries away.”
• “Catching sunrays, catching dreams.”
• “Paradise found, anchored in serenity.”
• “Yacht life: where luxury meets adventure.”
• “Setting sail into a world of endless possibilities.”
• “The only compass I follow is the one guiding me towards the sea.”
• “The world is your oyster, and the yacht is your pearl.”
• “Making waves and memories that will last a lifetime.”
• “Navigating life’s waters with style and grace.”
• “Let the tides guide you towards new adventures.”
• “Living life on my own terms, cruising on the open waters.”
• “A symphony of blue hues and gentle breezes.”
• “Wherever you go, go with all your heart and a yacht.”
• “Chasing sunsets and dreams aboard this floating paradise.”
• “The sea is calling, and I must go.”
• “Sail away from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary.”
• “On a yacht, you leave the world behind and find yourself.”
• “Yacht life: where relaxation meets adventure.”
• “Life is better in flip-flops and on a yacht.”
• “When in doubt, set sail.”
• “Escape the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary.”
• “Where the sea meets the soul, magic happens.”

Engaging Yacht Captions For Instagram

• “Cruising towards new horizons, guided by the stars above.”
• “Seize the moment, seize the day, and sail away.”
• “The greatest journeys are taken on a yacht.”
• “Living life on the edge, with the sea as my backyard.”
• “Sail away with me, where dreams meet the horizon.”
• “Sunsets and yachts, a match made in paradise.”
• “Anchored in serenity, surrounded by beauty.”
• “Floating through life on a sea of luxury.”
• “Cruising through waves, chasing endless summer days.”
• “Finding my inner peace in the embrace of the sea.”
• “Leaving footprints on sandy shores, one yacht trip at a time.”
• “Escape the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary.”
• “Sailing into the unknown, discovering hidden treasures.”
• “Capturing moments that make my heart sail.”
• “Feeling the wind in my hair, and the freedom in my soul.”
• “Aboard my floating sanctuary, where worries fade away.”
• “Unleashing my inner adventurer, one yacht trip at a time.”
• “Saltwater heals all wounds, and the yacht takes me there.”
• “Living like royalty on a sea of opulence.”
• “In the lap of luxury, where dreams become reality.”
• “Paradise found, on the deck of my yacht.”
• “Sailing through life, guided by the stars above.”
• “A symphony of waves and laughter, on my floating haven.”
• “Leaving ripples of joy wherever my yacht sails.”
• “Life is better when you’re at sea, on a yacht.”
• “Embracing the thrill of the unknown, with the safety of my yacht.”
• “My heart belongs to the ocean, and my yacht is its keeper.”
• “On the open waters, I find solace and adventure.”
• “Chasing sunsets, one yacht trip at a time.”
• “Living life on my own terms, with the sea as my companion.”
• “Unleashing my inner mermaid, aboard my majestic yacht.”
• “Life is a voyage, and my yacht is my compass.”
• “Lost in the beauty of the sea, found in the comfort of my yacht.”
• “Navigating through life’s challenges, with grace and elegance.”
• “Sailing into the sunset, leaving worries behind.”
• “The world is my oyster, and my yacht is the pearl.”
• “Finding tranquility in the gentle sway of the waves.”
• “The ocean whispers secrets, and my yacht listens.”
• “Creating memories that are etched in the sands of time.”

Yacht Quotes For Instagram

• “Adventures await, just beyond the horizon.”
• “Leaving the shores of reality, stepping onto the deck of dreams.”
• “On my yacht, I am the captain of my own destiny.”
• “Every journey begins with a single step onto my yacht.”
• “Escaping the noise of the world, finding peace on my yacht.”
• “The best view comes from the helm of my yacht.”
• “Discovering new horizons, one yacht trip at a time.”
• “In the realm of yachts, I am the ruler of my own kingdom.”
• “Where the sky meets the sea, my yacht takes me there.”
• “Unleashing my wanderlust, fueled by the wind in my sails.”
• “Exploring the world, with my yacht as my guide.”
• “The ocean calls, and my yacht answers.”
• “The world is vast, but my yacht makes it feel small.”
• “Life’s better on a yacht, where worries float away.”
• “Sailing through sunsets and making memories that last a lifetime.”
• “Aboard a yacht, every moment feels like a dream.”
• “Captivated by the sea, embraced by the wind, living the yacht life.”
• “Saltwater therapy and yacht adventures are the cure for my soul.”
• “Ocean breezes and yacht teases, this is where my heart finds peace.”
• “Sunshine, yacht, and a touch of magic make the perfect recipe for happiness.”
• “Seas the day and set sail on the voyage of a lifetime.”
• “Yacht life: where the ocean becomes your playground.”
• “Let the waves carry you to places you’ve never been, on a yacht named ‘Freedom’.”
• “Serenity takes the helm as we embark on a yacht adventure.”
• “On a yacht, the world becomes a canvas, and we’re the artists of our own journey.”
• “Dreaming with eyes wide open, sailing into a world of possibilities.”
• “Life is too short to stay anchored. Set sail and explore the wonders of the sea.”
• “Where the horizon meets the water, that’s where you’ll find me, on my yacht.”
• “The sea whispers secrets only the yacht enthusiasts can hear.”
• “Aboard a yacht, time stands still, and the worries of the world fade away.”

Yacht Puns For Instagram

• “Anchored in paradise, embracing the tranquility of the ocean.”
• “Yachts: the ultimate symbol of luxury and freedom.”
• “Every voyage on a yacht is a chance to discover something extraordinary.”
• “As the wind guides us, we find our true direction on this floating paradise.”
• “Waves dancing beneath the bow, adventure calling, and the yacht answering.”
• “In the embrace of the sea, we find solace, adventure, and a yachtful of memories.”
• “Sun-kissed skin and wind-blown hair, living the yacht life without a care.”
• “On a yacht, we leave footprints on the water and memories in our hearts.”
• “Unleash your inner explorer and let the yacht be your compass.”
• “Life is a voyage, and on a yacht, we navigate it with style and grace.”
• “Find your balance on the rolling waves, and the yacht will become your sanctuary.”
• “On a yacht, the journey is as magnificent as the destination.”
• “Dream big, sail far, and make every moment count on your yacht adventure.”
• “Escape the ordinary and set sail towards extraordinary experiences on a yacht.”
• “The world is your oyster, and the yacht is your luxurious pearl.”
• “Yacht life: where luxury meets the serenity of the sea.”
• “Yachts are not just vessels; they’re gateways to unforgettable experiences.”
• “Cruising on a yacht feels like being in a floating paradise.”
• “Sailing into the horizon, chasing dreams and capturing memories on a yacht.”
• “With every wave, a new adventure unfolds on the deck of a majestic yacht.”

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30 Captions For Boat Pics When You're Having Yachts Of Fun With Your Friends

There's nothing quite like boating on a hot summer day. The sun beating down on you isn't as unbearable when the cool ocean breeze is blowing through your hair. You're in for a day filled with water activities and toasting rosé with your crew, so you’ll need to have some Instagram captions for boat pictures at the ready.

There’s so much you could be doing on the boat like fishing, waterskiing, tubing, catching up on a juicy read, or simply basking in the sunshine and working on your tan. It’s essentially a day filled with Instagram-worthy moments, so having your captions ready and a Polaroid camera by your side will make posting such a breeze.

These 30 boat-inspired captions work well for any size and type of boat you might find yourself on this summer. Perhaps your family has a small speedboat they like to take out on weekends. Between tubing and cruising through the waves, you’ll want to take a break and have a yummy picnic lunch or some snacks. Of course, you’ll snap pics of your spread and you soaking in the rays with your your spiked seltzer close by. You might make it a full day adventure and cruise into the sunset. As the sky changes colors, you can snap some seriously gorgeous magic hour selfies.

The bigger the boat, the more chances for pics. So if you’ve booked a luxe cruise to the Bahamas, make sure to have tons of captions ready for your buffet foodie pics, snaps of you lounging on the top deck, and Boomerangs of you waving hello to different ports of call.

Choosing which photo to post can be difficult. But now that you have all the punny captions and boat quotes you need, sharing your ferry impressive day will be smooth sailing.

1. "Feelin’ pretty peachy.”

2. "Good vibes happen on high tides.”

3. "It’s aboat time we all made it out on the water.”

4. "Partying like a lob-star.”

5. "Yeah, buoy.”

6. "Feeling salty about not being a mermaid.”

7. "Whatever floats your boat, babe.”

8. "Home is wherever the anchor drops.”

9. "Thanks for being my anchor.”

10. "Decided to let my dreams set sail.”

11. "Find your flow, and row, row, row.”

12. "Love you a yacht.”

13. "Literally sailing into the sunset.”

14. "I like big boats and I cannot lie."

15. "Having a reel good time with my besties.”

16. "Sea ya later.”

17. "I’m sorry, but this boat is knot for sail.”

18. "Water you looking at?”

19. "Happy as a clam.”

20. "Floating into the weekend with my rose close by.”

21. "Not salty about this situation.”

22. "What’s up dock?”

23. "Felt cute. Might go seas the day."

24. "It’s a bikini kind of life.”

25. "Shell yeah.”

26. "When you fish upon a star!”

27. "Summertime spritz on the sea.”

28. "Having yachts of fun with you."

29. "Weekend plans.”

30. "Sea ya later, beach.”

This article was originally published on 07.06.18

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OASIS Saturdays - Boat Party - Saturday 20th July 2024

Get ready to set sail on the ultimate party boat experience at OASIS Saturdays on July 20th, with a mix of R&B & House tracks!

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Join us every Saturday for the ultimate party experience on the water at OASIS Saturdays!

Our weekly boat party cruise is the perfect way to kick-start your weekend, featuring some of Brisbane's best local DJs as well as touring interstate and international guests. Get ready to dance the afternoon away with our state of the art sound system and stunning panoramic views of the Brisbane city skyline. With 3 levels of DJ's and different spaces to mix and mingle with fellow party-goers. Our onboard bar offers a range of delicious drinks and cocktails to keep you refreshed throughout the afternoon, and our friendly staff are always on hand to make sure you have a great time.

OASIS Saturdays offers you:

• 3 expansive levels
• 3 unique vibes
• DJ on each level
• 4 hrs of non-stop tunes
• State-of-the-art sound system
• Rooftop deck with retractable awning
• Panoramic city views
• Delectable à la carte menu
• 3 full-service bars
• 500+ fellow partygoers

Whether you're looking for a fun day out with friends or a unique date idea, OASIS Saturdays is the perfect way to enjoy Brisbane's beautiful river while experiencing the best in music and entertainment. Don't miss out on this unforgettable party experience - tickets are onsale now!

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When: Saturday 20th July

Where: City Botanic Gardens River Hub

Arrive: 12:15pm (please have your ticket ready)

Boarding : 12:30-1pm

Disembark: 5pm

BOOKINGS ESSENTIALS

OASIS cruises are over 18’s events. Please ensure you have valid & original photo ID to produce on request. Australia Original & Digital Driver's Licenses, digital ID & passports are accepted.

All tickets are non-refundable.

General Admission Tickets (GA):

Food can be purchased from our à La carte menu on board. Seating is limited and based on first-in, first-served. You may purchase up to 10 tickets online at a time. All GA tickets are available up until 15 minutes before setting sail unless sold out.

GA tickets allow you to move freely around the vessel, subject to level capacity restrictions.

We ask all guests to check the weather conditions and dress appropriately, including appropriate footwear.

Security reserve the right to refuse entry to any group or guest.

For further information or enquiries please email: [email protected]

VIP TABLE BOOKINGS

Book a private booth and take your OASIS experience to a whole new level, with an exclusive space for you and your guests to enjoy. We have a number of VIP booths and packages available on all three levels of OASIS.

For VIP table package enquiries please email [email protected] or call 07 3171 7800

6PAX $1,100 VIP PACKAGE

6 x Tickets 1 x 700mL Belvedere Vodka 1 x Moet Chandon Btl 6 x Red Bulls Unlimited Mixers Dedicated table VIP host Bar snacks

10PAX $1,800 VIP PACKAGE

10 x Tickets 2 x 700mL Belvedere Vodka 1 x Moet Chandon Btl 10 x Red Bulls Unlimited Mixers Dedicated table VIP host Bar snacks Please note, there is an additional 10% Service charge applied to all table bookings.

Frequently asked questions

All our ticketed events are strictly 18+ and valid photo ID must be shown at entry. For private functions, we can tailor the restrictions to meet our client’s needs.

OASIS is 100% under cover so we can cruise in all weather conditions. On the rare occasion of extremely bad weather we will notify via social media should we need to cancel.

Guests must be 18 years and over to attend an OASIS ticketed event. You must have a valid ID with you, photos or copies of ID will not be accepted. Acceptable forms of ID required: - A current Australian drivers license - An Australian or foreign passport - An Australian 18+ Card

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JD Vance calls for a 'big tent' GOP in VP nominee acceptance speech

MILWAUKEE — Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a right-wing populist known for his unbending opinions , introduced himself Wednesday as a vice presidential candidate open to compromise and eager for unity, but unapologetically drawn to hot-button debates.

“We have a big tent in this party, on everything from national security to economic policy,” Vance told Republican National Convention delegates as he accepted their nomination to be Donald Trump’s running mate. “But my message to you, my fellow Republicans, is: We love this country, and we are united to win. And our disagreements actually make us stronger.” 

Vance, 39, made the case for himself in generational terms, at one point recalling how he was in the fourth grade when President Joe Biden, then a senator, voted for a North American Free Trade Agreement that would disillusion many working-class voters. He made the case for Trump by casting him as a resilient figure in the face of criminal charges and, more recently, an assassination attempt that left the former president with a wounded right ear. 

“They accused him of being a tyrant,” Vance said of Trump. "They accused him of being a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs. But how did he respond? He called for national unity, for national calm, literally right after an assassin nearly took his life. He remembered the victims of the terrible attack, especially the brave Corey Comperatore, who gave his life to protect his family. … And then President Trump flew to Milwaukee and got back to work.”

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Most pointedly, Vance offered himself as the campaign’s tip of the spear in the industrial heartland — states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin that the GOP hopes to pry away from Biden and the Democrats this fall. All three states received repeated mentions during his speech.

“This moment is not about me,” Vance said. “It’s about the auto worker in Michigan, wondering why out of touch politicians are destroying their jobs. It’s about the factory worker in Wisconsin, who makes things with their hands and is proud of American craftsmanship. It’s about the energy worker in Pennsylvania and Ohio, who doesn’t understand why Joe Biden is willing to buy energy from tinpot dictators across the world when he can buy it from his own citizens, right here in his own country.”

At another point, as the Ohio delegation broke out in the Ohio State University rally chant, Vance joked about his undergraduate alma mater’s rivalry with Michigan University.

“You guys, we’ve got to chill with the Ohio love,” he said. “We’ve gotta win Michigan, too.”

A Yale Law School graduate and Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war, Vance’s speech drew heavily on his childhood in Middletown, Ohio, a once-mighty steel town that, like others, has struggled to keep up with a changing economy. In his speech, Vance blamed Biden-backed policies.

“At each step of the way, in small towns like mine in Ohio, or next door in Pennsylvania, or in Michigan and other states across our country, jobs were sent overseas and children were sent to war,” Vance said.

Vance chronicled his turbulent upbringing there — including his mother’s battle with drugs — in his 2016 memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” The film adaptation of the book earned an Academy Award nomination for Glenn Close, who portrayed Vance’s grandmother. Vance shared key pieces of his story with a much wider audience Wednesday.

“Mamaw raised me  as my mother struggled with addiction,” Vance recalled. “Mamaw was in so many ways a woman of many contradictions. She loved the Lord, she was a woman of very deep Christian faith, but she also loved the f-word. I’m not kidding, she could make a sailor blush.”

Vance’s mother, Beverly Aikins, watched from the friends and family box, leading to one of the night’s most emotional moments.

“Our movement is about single moms like mine, who struggled with money and addiction but never gave up,” Vance said. “And I am proud to say that tonight my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober.”

“I love you, Mom,” he added, as the crowd erupted in chants of “JD’s mom!”

Vance was introduced by his wife, Usha, who spoke of her own backstory and shared tidbits meant to humanize her husband, like his love of puppies and the movie “Babe.”

“My background is very different from JD’s,” she said. “I grew up in San Diego in a middle-class community, with two loving parents — both immigrants from India — and a wonderful sister. That JD and I could meet at all, let alone fall in love and marry, is a testament to this great country.”

Michael Tyler, a spokesperson for Biden's re-election campaign, issued a statement calling Vance “unprepared, unqualified and willing to do anything Donald Trump demands.”

Trump, who watched Vance’s speech from his private box, is scheduled to formally accept the GOP presidential nomination during remarks Thursday night.

Wednesday’s theme — Make America Strong Once Again — featured parents of three U.S. military members who died as the a result of the suicide bombing at Abbey Gate during the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, a chaotic few days that left 13 U.S. service members dead.

“There has been a deafening silence from the Biden and Harris administration,” said Alicia Lopez, whose 22-year-old son Hunter was among those who died in the Afghanistan pullout. “Despite our pleas for answers and accountability, they have pushed us away and tried to silence us.”

Hunter’s parents then read from the convention stage the names of those who were killed in the attack, with the crowd at points chanting, “Never forget.”

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a runner-up to Vance in the running mate race, also took the stage Wednesday.

Burgum — who in interviews this week said that Trump has been calling him “Mr. Secretary,” a signal that he may land a Cabinet post if the GOP ticket wins in November — focused on energy policy, including gas prices.

“Biden’s red tape has raised the price of the gas in your car,” Burgum said. “The cost of food on your table. The clothes on your back. And it’s even raised your rent.”

“President Trump champions innovation over regulation,” he added.

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., also spoke Wednesday night, at one point briefly ceding the microphone to his eldest daughter, Kai Madison Trump. 

It was “heartbreaking,” Kai, 17, said of the attempted assassination of her grandfather. “A lot of people have put my grandfather through Hell, and he is still standing.”

She also provided lighter moments, calling Trump, who beamed from his seat as Kai spoke, a “normal grandpa” and recounting the time he printed out her honor roll so he could brag to a friend of his.

Trump Jr. talked of his friendship with Vance, whom he advocated for in his father’s search for a running mate.

“A kid from Appalachia and a kid from Trump Tower in Manhattan,” Trump Jr. said. “We grew up worlds apart, yet now we’re both fighting side by side to save the country we love.”

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Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas

Thirteen people were killed as thousands of students armed with sticks and rocks clashed with armed police in Dhaka on Thursday, the worst day of violence so far in protests in Bangladesh against a policy that sets quotas for the allocation of government jobs.