Nautical Knowledge Quotes

I've always wanted to sail around the world in a handmade boat, and I built a boat.

To young men contemplating a voyage I would say go. The tales of rough usage are for the most part exaggerations, as also are the tales of sea danger. To face the elements is, to be sure, no light matter when the sea is in its grandest mood. You must then know the sea, and know that you know it, and not forget that it was made to be sailed over.

It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean.

I'm not an experienced sailor.

My family background was heavily slanted toward business and seafaring matters.

Anybody can pilot a ship when the sea is calm.

For there is nothing mysterious to a seaman unless it be the sea itself, which is the mistress of his existence.

I would read fishing reports on the road and then it just occurred to me: I should go to sea school and get my captain's license, see if I can get paid to be out here every day.