1Let Go and Enjoy the Freedom of the Sea

Ultimately, the greatest lesson sailing teaches is to let go of control and enjoy the present. You may start your journey focused on routes and plans, but soon you’ll discover that the Aegean’s true magic lies in its unpredictability.

One day you’ll be navigating to a famous port; the next, you might anchor in a bay with no one else for miles. The sea, the sky, the wind, and the islands work together to set the pace. All you need to do is surrender to the rhythm—and let the Greek sun and salty breeze carry you where they will.

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