What are some sailing sayings?

We are sure that you already quote him on a daily basis, but we will mention a few of his epic sailor sayings:

• “Why is the rum always gone?”
• “Hide the rum!”
• “Wherever we want to go, we go… that’s what a ship is, you know.”
• “The seas may be rough, but I am the Captain! No matter how difficult, I will always prevail.”

What is a good luck saying for sailors?

Fair Winds and Following Seas
“Fair Winds and Following Seas” is really two quotes originating from different sources. The two quotes are a nautical phrase of good luck–a blessing as it were–as the person, group, or thing it is said to departs on a voyage in life.

How do you say Happy sailing?

Re: how can I wish a nice sail You could say “Have a nice trip.” Or “Have a nice journey.”

Which is the best quote about smooth sailing?

Love is going to replace life and from then on it’s all smooth sailing. Love will replace life. Votes: 3 The Lord doesn’t always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity. Votes: 3 It’s not hard to fail…it’s hard to accept you failed…but once that’s out of the way, it’s pretty smooth sailing Votes: 3

What’s the saying about sailing and the sea?

If you can’t repair it, maybe it shouldn’t be on board. 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. Mackerel skies and mares tails, soon will be time to shorten sails. – Old sailors proverb. A sailor’s joys are as simple as a child’s.

What does smooth seas do not make skillful sailors?

“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” “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.”

What does sailing do to a person’s life?

Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford. 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.

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