Perfection | Category: | Editorials (Anthony Endols) | | Published Date: | 02/05/2005 | |
CommentsPERFECTION
You’re standing by the shore, the sun pushing aside the cloud to reveal with clarity, the image in front of you. What a morning, gentle clouds nudged by an ever-so-slight breeze, colors exploding throughout the landscape. Vibrant * ROYGBIV * colors of the rainbow pierce the sky’s veil, to enhance the morning further. 
The shifting breeze, as it launches itself across the lake, feels like great sailing. Yep, a perfect day, blooming in shape, for the launch of our spirited boats. What more could a man want who really enjoys sailing.
Sure they’re models, but they are great stout beasts that conquer the water. Well, at least they are in this sailor’s mind’s eye. The ability to take away personal pain, stress, and get a tan is available to anybody. Just sail a boat.
People are fascinated by our models, asking every conceivable question, including, “Does it have a propeller?” Well, it has no propeller. “What happens if the breeze goes away?” You wait patiently for one, and enjoy the rest of the view.
My world drifts away, dissolves really, when I pretend that I’m on the boat. Starboard course correction, let the jib loose, fill the sail, and move the belly of my yacht along. The day drifts away, melting my stress, clearing my head, and allowing nature to fill my heart.
Costs for these experiences are relative to what you can afford. A model yacht, such as mine, is around $1800.00 US, but for $200.00 CAN, the pleasure is still there. It’s the sailing and drifting with the tides, that gives you an innate joy.
Start with a small craft, whatever you feel is comfortable financially, and the fever will hook you. A sailor you will be, drifting with the tides and enjoying nature. Stress does not exist.

* RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO and VIOLET
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