SAIL AWAY, SAIL AWAY, SAIL AWAY
2010-08-23The Owl and the Pussycat went to sea in a beautiful pea green boat… OK, so a year and a day might be a little too long, but wouldn’t we all very much like to sail away and dance by the light of the moon (the moon, the moon)?
In these dog days of summer we’ve been inspired by all things oceanic. And to be honest we’re a bit spoilt for choice…
To take a front row seat for some wondrous whale watching head to California’s west coast. Right now until October you can catch a glimpse of graceful blue whales and lumpy humpbacks off the Big Sur coast from the comfort of your schooner. They’re big. (These blubbery giants are the largest animals inhabiting the earth). Their hearts alone are about the size of a VW Beetle. Make your own beat faster as you experience one of the most amazing sites nature has to offer.
A little closer to home there’s the (often overlooked) volcanic island Lanzarote. Banish images of rows of beer-label parasols, this black sand beauty boasts top notch diving and from the deck of your private yacht you can feast your eyes on some seriously sci-fi landscapes.
What’s the best bit about sailing? We reckon it’s probably the freedom to throw down your anchor in a secluded bay and bathe in crystal clear waters as though they were a private infinity pool. Croatia’s coastline has this covered. Dip into the secluded bays of the Pakleni islands to discover hidden restaurants serving seafood so fresh that it’s still blinking.
Phew… For the sailors that don’t want to break a sweat there are the Keralan backwaters. Pootle past farmers plucking rice from paddy fields as you gaze at the ebb and flow of local life from the slow lane on your own little house boat. All aboard…
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