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St. Hilda’s By The Sea is a small Anglican church in Sechelt. Set among the verdant green trees of the temperate rainforest, it is an eclectic mix of old and new: retired British pensioners polish the altar crystal and set out flowers for Sunday services, presided over by a gay Chinese-Canadian priest. Tai chi mixes with Celtic mysticism in a melange that is somehow stronger than its parts. And isn’t that what community is all about?
From the official website:
Walking the labyrinth is an ancient spiritual act that is being rediscovered during our time.
Usually constructed from circular patterns, labyrinths are based on principles of sacred geometry. Sometimes called “divine imprints”, they are found around the world as sacred patterns that have been passed down through the ages for at least 4,000 years. When a pattern of a certain size is constructed or placed on the ground, it can be used for walking meditations and rituals.
Labyrinths and their geometric cousins (spirals and mandalas) can be found in almost every religious tradition. For example, the Kabbala, or Tree of Life, is found in the Jewish mystical tradition. The Hopi Medicine Wheel, and the Man in the Maze are two forms from the Native American labyrinth traditions. The Cretan labyrinth, the remains of which can be found on the island of Crete, has seven path rings and is the oldest known labyrinth (4,000 or 5.000 years old).
In Europe, the Celts and later the early Christian Celtic Church revered labyrinths and frequently built them in natural settings. Sacred dances would be performed in them to celebrate solar and religious festivals. During the Middle Ages, labyrinths were created in churches and cathedrals throughout France and Northern Italy. These characteristically flat church or pavement labyrinths were inlaid into the floor of the nave of the church.
The Chartres Labyrinth
The labyrinth constructed at St. Hilda’s is an 11-circuit labyrinth. It is a replica of the one embedded in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. The design of this labyrinth, and many of the other church labyrinths in Europe, is a reworking of the ancient labyrinth design in which an equal-armed cross is emphasized and surrounded by a web of concentric circles. As with many Christian symbols, this was an adaptation of a symbol; that is known to have predated the Christian faith. This medieval variation is considered a breakthrough in design because it is less linear than the preceding, more formal, Roman design that developed from quadrant to quadrant. The medieval design made one path as long as possible, starting at the outer circumference and leading to the centre. Fraught with twists and turns, the path’s meanderings were considered symbolic representations of the Christian pilgrim’s journey to the Holy City of Jerusalem and of one’s own journey through life. This classical design is sometimes referred to as “the Chartres Labyrinth” due to the location of its best known example. The labyrinth was built at Chartres in the early 13th century (~ 1215 A.D.). No one knows the source of this classical 11-circuit labyrinth design, and much of its spiritual meaning and use has been lost.
The Chartres Labyrinth is located in the west end of the nave, the central body of the cathedral. When you walk in the main doors and look towards the high altar, you see the center of the labyrinth on the floor about 50 feet in front of you. It is approximately 42 feet in diameter and the path is 16 inches wide. At Chartres, the center of the Rose Window mirrors the center of the labyrinth. The cathedral is perfectly proportioned, so that if we put the west wall of the cathedral on hinges and folded it down on the labyrinth, the Rose Window would fit almost perfectly over the labyrinth.
Labyrinth or Maze?
The difference between a labyrinth used for meditation and mazes can be confusing. Mazes often have many entrances, dead-ends and cul-de-sacs that frequently confound the human mind. In contrast, meditation labyrinths offer only one path. By following the one path to the center, the seeker can use the labyrinth to quiet his or her mind and find peace and illumination at the center of his or her being. “As soon as one enters the labyrinth, one realizes that the path of the labyrinth serves as a metaphor for one’s spiritual journey. The walk, and all that happens on it, can be grasped through the intuitive, pattern-discerning faculty of the person walking it. The genius of this tool is that it reflects back to the seeker whatever he or she needs to discover from the perspective of a new level of conscious awareness.”
The Labyrinth is a Universal Meditation Tool
Anyone from any tradition or spiritual path can walk into the labyrinth and, through reflecting in the present moment, can benefit from it. A meditation labyrinth is one of many tools that can be used for spiritual practice. Like any tool, it is best used with a proper, good, intention. A church or temple can be used simply as a refuge from a rainstorm, but it can be so much more with a different intention. The same is true of the labyrinth. The seeker is only asked to put one foot in front of the other. By stepping into the labyrinth, we are choosing once again to walk the contemplative spiritual path. We are agreeing to let ourselves be open to see, to be free to hear, and to becoming real enough to respond. The labyrinth is a prayer path, a crucible of change, a meditation tool, a blueprint where psyche meets soul.
The best way to learn about the labyrinth is to walk a well-constructed one a few times, with an open heart and an open mind. Then allow your experience to guide you as to whether this will be a useful spiritual tool for you.
The Chartres Labyrinth and the Pilgrim’s Journey
Pilgrims are persons in motion – passing through territories not their own – seeking something we might call completion, or perhaps the word clarity will do as well, a goal to which only the spirit’s compass points the way.
Richard R. Niebuhr in Pilgrims and Pioneers
“The tradition of pilgrimage is as old as religion itself. Worshippers on pilgrimage traveled to holy festivals whether to solstice celebrations, to Mecca to gather around the Ka’aba for the high holy days of Islam, or to Easter festivals in the Holy City of Jerusalem. Pilgrimages were a mixture of religious duty and holiday relaxation for the peasant, the commoner and rich land owner alike. The journey was often embarked on in groups with designated places to stay at night. The pilgrims were restless to explore the mystical holy places, and many were in search of physical or spiritual healing.
The Christian story, which emphasized the humanity of Christ, fascinated the pilgrims. In the Middle Ages, most people did not read. As a result, they were much more oriented to the senses than we are today. They learned the story by traveling to Jerusalem to walk where Jesus walked, to pray where he prayed, and to experience, in a solemn moment, where he died. Unlike today, Pilgrims encountered the truth of the Christian mystery through an ongoing intimacy with all their senses.
When a person committed his or her life to Christ in the early Middle Ages, they sometimes made a vow to make a pilgrimage to the Holy City of Jerusalem. However, by the 12th century when the Crusades swept across Europe and the ownership of Jerusalem was in tumultuous flux, travel became dangerous and expensive. In response to this situation, the Roman Church appointed seven pilgrimage cathedrals to become “Jerusalem” for pilgrims. Consequently, in the pilgrimage tradition, the path within the labyrinth was called the Chemin de Jerusalem and the center of the labyrinth was called “New Jerusalem”.
The walk into the labyrinth marked the end of the physical journey across the countryside and served as a symbolic entry-way into the spiritual realms of the Celestial City. The image of the Celestial City – taken straight out of the Book of Revelation to John – captivated the religious imagination of many during the Middle Ages. The wondrous Gothic cathedrals, with painted walls either in bright, even gaudy colours, or else white-washed, were designed to represent the Celestial City. The stained glass windows – when illuminated by the sun – created the sense of colourful, dancing jewels, allowing the pilgrim to experience the awesome mystery of the City of God.”
The Journey of Life
A fundamental approach to the labyrinth is to see it as a metaphor for life’s journey. The labyrinth reminds us that all of life, with its joys, sorrows, twists and turns, is a journey that comes from God (birth) and goes to God (death). It is a physical metaphor for the journey of healing, spiritual and emotional growth and transformation. Following the path is like any journey. Sometimes you feel you are at or nearing your destination, and at other times you may feel distant or even lost. Only by faithfully keeping to the path will you arrive at the physical center of the labyrinth, which signifies God, the center of our lives and souls.
Applying the Three Fold Mystical Tradition to the Labyrinth
In the Christian mystical tradition, the journey to God was articulated in the three stages. These stages have become recognized as being universal to meditation: to release and quiet; to open and receive; and to take what was gained back out into the world.
The Three Stages
The first part of the Three- Fold Mystical Path is Purgation. This archaic word is from the root word “to purge”, meaning to cleanse, to let go. Shedding is another way of describing the experience. The mystical word is empting or releasing. It is believed that monks journeyed the first part of the labyrinth Purgation on their knees as a penitential act. This was not done for reasons of punishment as we might think, but as a way to humble oneself before God.
The second stage of the Three-Fold Path, Illumination, is found in the center of the labyrinth. Usually it is a surprise to reach the center because the long winding path seems “illogical” and cannot be figured out by the linear mind. After quieting the mind in the first part of the walk, the center presents a new experience: a place of meditation and prayer. Often people at this stage in the walk find insight into their situation in life, or clarity about a certain problem, hence the label “illumination”. As one enters the
center, the instruction is simple: enter with an open heart and mind; receive what there is for you.
The third stage, Union, begins when you leave the center of the labyrinth and continues as you retrace the path that brought you in. In this stage the meditation takes on a grounded, energized feeling. Many people who have had an important experience in the center feel that this third stage of the labyrinth gives them a way of integrating the insights they received. Others feel that this stage stokes the creative fires within. It energizes insight. It empowers, invites, and even pushes us to be more authentic and confident and to take risks with our gifts in the world. Union means communing with God.
The Monastic Orders experienced a union with God through their community life by creating a fulfilling balance between the work that was assigned, sleep and the many hours of worship attended daily. Our times present a similar challenge: we struggle to find balance between work, sleep, family and friends, leisure and spiritual life. The lack of structured communities in which people share work responsibilities and the “every person for himself or herself” mentality (or every family for itself) prevalent in our highly individualistic society makes the task of finding balance even more difficult.
Monastic communities offered a mystical spirituality that spoke to highly intuitive and intensely introverted people and (paradoxically to some) at the same time provided an economic structure throughout Europe. Monasteries during the Middle Ages provided schools and hospitals managed by monks; yet, at the same time, cloistered life helped the monks stay inwardly directed. Today, without any reliable structure directing us, the way of union needs to be re-thought. Our times call for most of us to be outer-directed. We are called to action in every aspect of our society in order to meet the spiritual challenges that confront us in the 21st century. Gratefully, there are still people in religious orders holding the candle for deep contemplation, but the majority of people involved in the spiritual transformation are searching for a path that guides them to service in the world in an active, extroverted, compassionate way. The third stage of the labyrinth empowers the seeker to move back into the world replenished and directed – which makes the labyrinth a particularly powerful tool for transformation.
Walking the Labyrinth: The Process
The purpose of all spiritual disciplines – prayer, fasting, meditation – is to help create an open attentiveness that enables us to receive and renew our awareness of our grounding and wholeness in God.
The Experience of Walking Meditation
Many of us have trouble quieting our minds. The Buddhists call the distracted state of mind the “monkey mind”, which is an apt image of what the mind is frequently like: thoughts swinging like monkeys from branch to branch, chattering away without any rhyme or conscious reason. When the mind is quiet, we feel peaceful and open, aware of a silence that embraces the universe.
Complete quiet in the mind is not a realistic goal for most of us. Instead, the task is to dis-identify with the thoughts going through our minds. Don’t get hooked by the thoughts, let them go. Thomas Keating, a Cistercian monk who teaches Centering Prayer (meditation) in the Christian tradition, described the mind as a still lake. A thought is like a fish that swims through it. If you get involved with the fish (“Gee what an unusual fish, I wonder what it is called?”), then you are hooked. Many of us have discovered through learning meditation how difficult it is to quiet the mind; yet, the rewards are great.
In the labyrinth, the sheer act of walking a complicated, attention demanding path begins to focus the mind. Thoughts of daily tasks and experiences become less intrusive. A quiet mind does not happen automatically. You must gently guide the mind with the intention of letting go of extraneous thoughts. This is much easier to do when your whole body is moving – when you are walking. Movement takes away the excess charge of psychic energy that disturbs our efforts to quiet our thought processes.
Two Basic Approaches to the Walk
One way to walk the labyrinth is to choose to let all thought go and simply open yourself to your experience with gracious attention. Usually – though not always – quieting happens in the first stage of the walk. After the mind is quiet, you can choose to remain in the quiet. Or use the labyrinth as a prayer path. Simply begin to talk to God. This is an indication that you are ready to receive what is there for you, or you allow a sincere part of your being to find its voice.
A second approach to a labyrinth walk is to consider a question. Concentrate on the question as you walk in. Amplify your thoughts about it; let all else go but your question. When you walk into the center with an open heart and an open mind, you are opening yourself to receiving new information, new insights about yourself.
Guidelines for the Walk
Find your pace. In our chaotic world we are often pushed beyond a comfortable rhythm. In this state we lose the sense of our own needs. To make matters worse, we are often rushed and then forced to wait. Anyone who has hurried to the bank only to stand in line knows the feeling. Ironically, the same thing can happen with the labyrinth, but there is a difference. The labyrinth helps us find what our natural pace would be and draws our attention to it when we are not honouring it.
Along with finding your pace, support your movement through the labyrinth by becoming conscious of your breath. Let your breath flow smoothly in and out of your body. It can be coordinated with each step – as is done in the Buddhist walking meditation – if you choose. Let your experience be your guide.
Each experience in the labyrinth is different, even if you walk it often in a short period of time. The pace usually differs each time as well. It can change dramatically within the different stages of the walk. When the labyrinth has more than a comfortable number of seekers on it, you can “pass” people if you want to continue to honour the intuitive pace your inner process has set. If you are moving at a slower pace, you can allow people to pass you. At first people are uncomfortable with the idea of “passing” someone on the labyrinth. It looks competitive, especially since the walk is a spiritual exercise. Again, these kinds of thoughts and feelings, we hope, are greeted from a spacious place inside that smiles knowingly about the machinations of the human ego. On the spiritual path we meet every and all things. To find our pace, to allow spaciousness within, to be receptive to all experience, and to be aware of the habitual thoughts and issues that hamper our spiritual development is a road to self-knowledge.
Summary of How to Walk the Labyrinth
Pause at the entry way to allow yourself to be fully conscious of the act of stepping into the labyrinth. Allow about a minute, or several turns on the path, to create some space between yourself and the person in front of you. Some ritual act, such as a bow, may feel appropriate during the labyrinth walk. Do what comes naturally.
Follow your pace. Allow your body to determine the pace. If you allow a rapid pace and the person in front of you is moving slower, feel free to move around this person. This is easiest to do at the turns by turning earlier. If you are moving slowly, you can step onto the labyrs (wide spaces at the turns) to allow others to pass.
The narrow path is a two-way street. If you are going in and another person is going out, you will meet on the path. If you want to keep in an inward meditative state, simply do not make eye contact. If you meet someone you know, a touch of the hand or a hug may be an important acknowledgement of being on the path together.
Symbolism and Meanings Found in the Chartres Labyrinth
Circles and Spirals
The circle is the symbol of unity or union and it is the primary shape of all labyrinths. The circle in sacred geometry represents the incessant movement of the universe (uncomprehensible) as opposed to the square which represents comprehensible order. The labyrinth is a close cousin to the spiral and it, too, reflects the cyclical element of nature and is regarded as the symbol of eternal life.
The labyrinth functions like a spiral, creating a vortex in its center. Upon entering, the path winds in a clockwise pattern. Energy is being drawn out. Upon leaving the center the walker goes in a counter clockwise direction. The unwinding path integrates and empowers us on our walk back out. We are literally ushered back out into the world in a strengthened condition.
The Path
The path lies in 11 concentric circles with the 12th being the labyrinth center. The path meanders throughout the whole circle. There are 34 turns on the path going into the center. Six are semi-right turns and 28 are 180° turns. So the 12 rings that form the 11 pathways may symbolically represent, the 12 apostles, 12 tribes of Israel or 12 months of the year. Twelve is a mystical number in Christianity. In sacred geometry three represents heaven and four represents earth. Twelve is the product of 3 x 4 and, therefore, the path which flows through the whole is then representative of all creation.
The obvious metaphor for the path is the difficult path to salvation, with its many twists and turns. Since we cannot see a straight path to our destination, the labyrinth can be viewed as a metaphor for our lives. We learn to surrender to the path (Christ) and trust that he will lead us on our journey.
The path can also be viewed as grace or the Church guiding us through chaos.
The Cruciform and Labyrs
The labyrinth is divided equally into four quadrants that make an equal-armed cross or cruciform. The four arms represent in symbol what is thought to be the essential
structure of the universe for example, the four spatial directions, the four elements (earth, wind, water and fire), the four seasons and, most important, salvation through the cross. The four arms of the cross emerging from the center seem to give order to the would-be chaos of the meandering path around it.
The Chartres labyrinth cross or cruciform is delineated by the 10 labyrs (labyr means to turn and this is the root of the word labyrinth). The labyrs are double-ax shaped and visible at the turns and between turns. They are traditionally seen as a symbol of women’s power and creativity.
The Centre Rosette
In the Middle Ages, the rose was regarded as a symbol for the Virgin Mary. Because of its association with the myths of Percival and the Holy Grail at that time, it also was seen as a sign of beauty and love. The rose becomes symbolic of both human and divine love, of passionate love, but also love beyond passion. The single rose became a symbol of a simple acceptance of God’s love for the world.
Unlike a normal rose (which has five petals) the rosette has six petals and is steeped in mysticism. Although associated with the Rose of Sharon, which refers to Mary, it may also represent the Holy Spirit (wisdom and enlightenment). The six petals may have corresponded to the story of the six days of creation. In other mystical traditions, the petals can be viewed as the levels of evolution (mineral, plant, animal, humankind, angelic and divine).
The Lunations
The lunations are the outer ring of partial circles that complete the outside circle of the labyrinth. They are unique to the Chartres design.
Celtic Symbols on the St. Hilda’s Labyrinth
The Celtic peoples have given us seven enduring spiritual principles:
1. A deep respect of nature, regarding creation as the fifth Gospel.
2. Quiet care for all living things.
3. The love of learning.
4. A wonder-lust or migratory nature.
5. Love of silence and solitude.
6. Understanding of time as a sacred reality and an appreciation of ordinary life, worshipping God through everyday life, and with great joy.
7. The value of family and clan affiliation, and especially spiritual ties of soul friends.
To show our respect for such wisdom, two Celtic designs adorn the St. Hilda’s labyrinth.
To mark the entrance to the labyrinth is a Celtic zoomorphic design painted in red. Traditionally, Celtic monks used intricate knotwork and zoomorphic designs (odd animals intertwined in uncomfortable ways) as mere filler for their illuminated gospel texts. They had no discernible meaning.
However, because of their unique design components, zoomorphs are now associated with transformations.
Transformation, change, action, and passion are also associated with red, the colour of fire. Therefore, this entrance symbol may well be an appropriate sign for the journey ahead.
At the labyrinth’s centre is a Celtic triquetra. This interlocked knotwork design of three stylized fish (whales) is often interpreted as the Trinity knot. It is a perfect representation of the concept of "three in one" in Christian trinity beliefs. Having the design enclosed within the centre circle further emphasizes the unity theme.
The triquetra can also be considered to represent the triplicities of mind, body, and soul, as well as the three domains of earth- earth, sea, and sky.
Final Reflection: The Labyrinth as a “Thinning Place”
In Celtic Christianity, places where people felt most strongly connected with God’s presence were referred to as thin places. It was these places in nature (forest groves, hilltops and deep wells) that the seen and unseen worlds were most closely connected, and the inhabitants of both worlds could momentarily touch the other. Today our churches, temples and sacred sites are the new thin places to meet the Divine. Here, at St Hilda’s, we have opportunities to encounter many thinning places – whether it be during Eucharistic or Taize services, while singing or praying, or through the love of a welcoming inclusive community. The labyrinth is a welcome addition; and with the right intent can also become a new thinning place for the modern pilgrim/spiritual seeker.This outward journey is an archetype with which we can have a direct experience. We can walk it. It can serve to frame the inward journey – a journey of repentance, forgiveness and rebirth, a journey that seeks a deeper faith, and greater holiness, a journey in search of God.
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Location: St. Hilda’s By The Sea Anglican Church, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada
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The Adventure of a Lifetime
Juan Sebastian Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan, these are the names that will forever be embedded not only in the history of sailing but also in the history of the entire world. Arguably, they are known as the first sailors who successfully circumnavigated the world. Around the 1500s, Elcano and Magellan sailed from Spain in 5 ships, the Trinidad, the San Antonio, the Concepcion, the Santiago and the Victoria. The Trinidad was helmed by Magellan and the Victoria by Elcano.
Among Elcano and Magellan’s crew were around 200 members. After 3 years of sailing, they finally returned to Spain. Along the way, they discovered new trade routes, met new civilizations and cultures, established territories and gained glory for themselves and their countries. The voyage was not with sacrifices though Magellan himself was killed in an island that will later be part of present-day the Philippines. Out of the 200 crew, only 18 remained along with Elcano. Out of the 5 ships, only the Victoria reached Spanish harbors.
The casualties of the first circumnavigation may have been great but compared to the succeeding attempt, it can truly be considered successful.
The second attempt, under the leadership of Andres de Urdaneta, was a failure when they lost all seven ships. Urdaneta made amends on his next attempt; on 1536 he was the second successful sailor who circumnavigated the world.
From then on, every century has been met by successful voyages. In the 1600s, around 8 recorded attempts and successes have been made. In the later parts of the 1700s, the first non-European, Robert Gray, succeeded in sailing around the world. Fast forward to the 1900s, circumnavigation has been made possible even without the backing of countries and kingdoms. With advances in sailing technology, sailors are able to sail around the world more than one time. Electa and Irving Johnson sailed the world 7 times. Crews also became younger; Robin Lee Graham was around 16 years old when he sailed around 1965. In the 2000s, history again recorded a few world “firsts”. Among these records is the first non-stop circumnavigation, a deaf crew member, the fastest female sailor, the fastest solo voyage, the largest ship, the first solarpowered and the oldest sailor. These records are not only proofs of the advances in technology that make sailing around the world more possible but also give insight on the diversity of the sailors themselves. While sailing was once exclusively held by Europeans alone, today people from all races and cultures take part in this adventure. Before, only adult men were accepted into this elite club of sailing. Today, not only are the sailors getting younger but women too are taking part in the voyage.
The adventure does not discriminate; it welcomes men and women, young and old, Europeans, Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and other races and ethnicities. Even the inexperienced can take part in this adventure. There is only one type of person that is excluded from sailing, the unprepared. The adventure gives no room for those who neither have the preparation nor the respect and appreciation for nature and its challenges. The rich history of circumnavigation shows that in these modern times, sailing is no longer a fantasy that you can only dream but a reality that you can truly achieve. The first step begins with setting your destination.
Setting Your Destination
Routes
Planning out your route is the first consideration you have to make in your adventure. Most of the time your point of origin will determine the best and most efficient route you can take. Before you begin tracing your path, it is best to understand the definition that technically qualifies as truly sailing around the world. There are three criteria that qualify for circumnavigation.
These three are then reflected by two accepted routes. The three criteria are:
Pass through each of the longitudinal lines or the meridian lines. This requires you to set a path that will circle the globe around the two poles.
Pass in between antipodal points. This requires that you should cover a distance equal to the at least the width of the Earth or 12,765 km.
Travel at a distance at least equal to the circumference of the Earth.
When you have satisfied the above two criteria, your total distance traveled should be at least the same as Earth’s circumference or 40,075 km. The two routes are:
1.Race Route. This is the route used by more experienced sailors. This is meant to be used when the objective is to beat records because it offers the fastest route possible.
2.Canal Route. This is the route that takes advantage of the two canals that will make the voyage fast but at the same time maximize the trip. It offers access to the continents major ports, making it a scenic option for leisure sailors. Here is a sample route that you can take that satisfies the above criteria:
1.From Europe and the Mediterranean
2.Canary Islands
3.Caribbean
4.North America or South America
5.Panama Canal
6.The Marquesas Islands or Galapagos Islands
7.French Polynesia and Tahiti
8.Fiji
9.New Zealand or Australia
10.North to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal or
11.South to Cape Horn and southern Africa
12.Brazil
13.Europe
Here is the route travel by Zac Sunderland, a 17 year old American who sailed around the world. He is the second youngest sailor so far. The current youngest is a 16 year old Australian Jessica Watson.
1.From west coast US
2.The northern tip of Australia
3.The southern tip of Africa
4.The northern tip of South America
5.Through the Panama Canal
6.North towards west coast US
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Duration
There is no definite duration for sailing around the world. Those opt for the fast routes, such as those who are racing or trying to beat a record can take as short as 78 days, 2 hours and 16 minutes. This was made by Francois Gabart. On the other hand most casual sailors can take more than a year to sail. This is because they take advantage of exploring the countries where they will dock. Part of the adventure of sailing is allowing you the opportunity to make the same discoveries as with the first circumnavigators of the world. Most leisure sailors take their time in docking their yachts in marinas and then exploring the harbor city. While some will use their yacht as their accommodation for the duration of their stay in another country, some will go further in the country and stay at different locations.
Timing
Aside from the actual duration of the voyage, there are other considerations in terms of the timing of the trip. Some factors that will influence your journey are:
1.Prevailing Winds
2.Storm Seasons
3.Ocean Currents
Sailing relies on the prevailing winds. Ride with the winds and you can generate speed and efficiency in your trip. Ride against it and your journey will either be slowed or be doomed to failure. Match your route points so that you can take advantage of the winds when it is present. When there is no wind, it is best that you are nearing the harbor. These winds can be found on specific areas determined by longitude and latitude. Each wind also will have its own name and characteristics.
Some of the prevailing winds that you have to consider are:
1.The Inter-tropical Convergence Zone
2.The Trade Winds
3.The Variables
4.The Westerlies & Easterlies
The Intertropical Convergence Zone or the ITCZ, the Equatorial Trough or the Doldrums are found in 5 to10 degrees North and 5 to 10 degrees south of the equator. Winds of the ITCZ vary and are at best light. They carry heavy rain and thunderstorms during wet seasons and extremely hot and humid air during dry spells. Suffice to say, you want to avoid these winds during your voyage. On top op of the actual problematic characteristics of the ITCZ, you will probably encounter them during your voyage around the world, especially if you plan to cross the equator. Another danger with ITCZ is its variability. Changes in the season and the ocean can affect these winds. Expect these winds to have a wide range of coverage during July and August. While before the ITCZ is confined to 5 to 10 degrees in these months they can reach up to 20 degrees. On the other hand, if you reach these coordinates around February to March, expect the ITCZ to have a narrower coverage and more forgiving characteristics. Western parts of both the Atlantic and Pacific also become easier to navigate because the ITCZ is gentler as you move west. The next layer of the globe, belonging to the 10 to 30-degree coordinates, is the territory of the trade winds. 10 to 30 degrees north belongs to the North East Trades and 10 to 30 degrees south belongs to the South East Trades. They are the opposite of the ITCZ. While you want to avoid the ITCZ, you want to ride these winds for as long as you have them in your route. They provide strong winds that can propel you faster towards your destination. They are best for westbound routes On the 30 to 45-degree coordinates are the Variables. They are similar to the ITCZ in terms of strength and variability. There key difference is in the weather they bring. These winds are not as humid and do not carry as much rainfall as the ITCZ. It is best to avoid these winds as soon as you can as with the ITCZ. Around the 45 to the 60-degree coordinates are the Westerlies. These winds are great for west to east routes. Northern hemisphere Westerlies move southwest. Southern hemisphere Westerlies move northwest. These winds have similar to characteristics to the ITCZ. However, both Westerlies have different characteristics. Those winds north of the equator are generally better than winds in the south. These southern Westerlies are infamous as the Roaring Forties and the Furious Fifties because they carry storms and waves that are difficult to navigate. Easterlies belong to the North to 60 degrees north and the South Pole to 60 degrees south. Take note that the coordinates are approximations. They refer to the general area where you can find these winds; some will definitely widen or narrow during seasons. These winds will definitely overlap in between the coordinates. The lesson here is that you have to anticipate the winds along your route to either take advantage of them or to avoid them entirely
Storm Seasons
It is best to plot your route while taking into consideration the tropical storm seasons of the area that you will pass on your voyage. Aside from storm season, be prepared for hurricanes, typhoons, cyclone, and monsoons. It is best to stay in the docks and delay your voyage than risk going through a storm. While some yachts can weather storms, smaller ones risk capsizing.
Ocean Currents
Ocean currents generally move in the same direction as with the prevailing winds. North of the equator, expect current to move in a clockwise direction, south of the equator moves in a counterclockwise direction.
Getting on a Yacht
As a Volunteer Crew Mem
There are several ways that you can get yourself on a yacht. One of the best options is to be a volunteer crew member. This gives you several advantages, such as training, economy, and networking. If you are a first-time sailor, learning from more experienced peers will help you when you start your own adventure. Experience is the best teacher and you will definitely learn a lot in the actual situations. Best practices, insights and the culture of sailing around the world will definitely provide you with a wealth of information that no other reference can offer. Although technically you will not get paid with wages for your service, your work in the yacht will pay for your way. This is especially useful for those sailors who do not have enough funds to cover for their own expenses. Finally, you can create relationships and an entire network of captains, navigators, crew members and other professionals that can give you guidance or can even be part of your future crew.
As a Paying Client
If you want to have the best of both worlds, taking in the adventure as a captain or crew member but still have the entire voyage for yourself, then the best option to get on a yacht is become an owner yourself. If this is your choice, your task is to find the best yacht for you. The average cost of yachts that is ready to sail around the world will be around $30,000 to $50,000. Brand new and luxury yachts can cost millions Of course, the more luxurious you want your yacht to be, the more expensive it will become. Aside from the actual cost and depending on your sailing skills and desire to have someone with you on the trip, you may also need to pay for crew wages. Repairs, maintenance and upkeep will also cost you. If your route involves passing through the canals, you will also be charged. Then, there is also the added cost of food, fuel and other daily expense that you may incur on your trip. Sailing costs will start from the most frugal from $2000 to the more luxurious expenses of $5,000 per month of the voyage. On the average, expect these expenses for your trip:
Payment for marinas: $300 per month of the voyage may change depending on duration you dock your yacht.
Land transportation for resupplying: $200 per month of the voyage
Miscellaneous expenses such as propane water, garbage, phone and internet: $100 per month of the voyage
Food: $1000 per month of the voyage or depending on your requirements
Maintenance, Repairs & Replacements: $200 per month of the voyage
Immigration fees, cruise fees and dockages: $100 per month of the voyage
Passing by the canals around $1,500 to $3,000 per way. This may seem expensive but if you plan to save on time, the savings will definitely make up for the cost.
Learning Your Skills
Sailing
Knowledge and application on boat handling, takeoffs, landing, and docking must be learned. Skills on upward sailing and sail handling, jibing and tacking are definitely needed. Heel control sail trim, sail-shape controls, and basic aerodynamics should be part of your skill set. Advanced skills are also. Formal education and training are also offered. Certifications are also issued for successfully completing a program. Although not required, this education will prove useful especially for those without any prior knowledge on sailing. If you have the resources to cover the training, take as many as you can. If not, consider prioritizing the courses. Sailing and navigation is your first choice, next is use of the radio, then first aid and lastly is repairs and maintenance. If you have a companion with you, it is best to divide the training programs and then teach each other after the course.
Navigation
This is the single most important skill for sailing around the world aside from the actual sailing skills. You need to learn the basics on positions, reading nautical charts, using a compass, plotting your course, predicting tides, currents and winds. Signals, such as lights, shapes and sounds also needed to be learned. Although yachts are now equipped with radar and GPS, it is also best to learn about basic celestial navigation.
Rescue
There are two kinds of rescue skills you need before you sail around the world. First, you need to be able to learn about rescuing people, like yourself or your crew. Learn basic rescue techniques such as those for persons overboard, drowning and other first aid techniques such as for cuts, fractures and other potential accidents. You also need to be familiar with VHF radio, especially if you need to make a mayday.
Leadership
This skill is especially necessary if you are leading a crew. Learn to create teamwork by creating cordial relationships between your team. Be ready to mediate in case of arguments and be open to suggestions from your crew. At the end of the day, remember that you bear command responsibility for all actions of your crew. Both their failure and success are yours.
Lone Sailor
Several people have succeeded in sailing around the world alone. Most of them report three things that helped them become successful in the voyage: belief in oneself, motivation and communication. These sailors reached their goal by building their self-confidence. It is easy to doubt yourself when you are alone, you may even second guess yourself on every decision you make. However, with confidence
Preparing Your Logistics
Food, Shelter & Clothing
Provisioning is your first concern for extended trips such as sailing around the world. Your minimum inventory must last from the moment you leave port to your arrival on the next dock plus you need to have an excess amount just in case something unexpected happens. Here are some considerations that you need to make when deciding on your provisions:
The timeframe of your voyage. The length of time will determine how much you need to stock up on food and water. Take into consideration any chances for stops that you can make to resupply. The more provisions you have the safer it will be.
Crew. Ask for the dietary appetites and restrictions of your team along with the actual head count. Allergies, religious and health concerns should be planned in advanced.
Ease of preparation. If you have cooking skills and equipment, then you may opt to be cooking on board. If not, then it is best to stick to ready to eat meals. In case of emergency, the last thing you want to think about is if you still have cooking oil to fry your meal. Assess your galley and its equipment too if your menu can be handled.
Storage. As much as you want to stock up, you will be limited by the storage space of your yacht. You can only take as much as your space permits so plan wisely. Do not use storage space meant for other items, such as first aid, communication equipment and others as food storage. Here are some items that you need to have:
Water. You cannot have enough water. This is the single most important provision that you need to be in hand on your yacht.
Refrigerator. This is your most important item in your galley. This will prolong the shelf life of most of your food products. Choose wisely on what to put since most yachts will have small sized fridges.
Canned and dehydrated goods. Aside from their ease of preparation since most of them are ready to eat or require only cooking in water, these items are also easy to store. These provisions are also useful in case of emergencies such as being stranded for longer periods of time.
Cooking skills and equipment. Most probably you will be cooking on prolonged trips. This means that you have to brush up on your cooking skills especially if you will be designated as the cook of the crew.
Hard vegetables. If you will stock up on vegetables, be sure to choose those that do not easily rot or ripen, such as potatoes, root crops, beans and legumes. Avoid tomatoes, peaches and similar fruits and veggies.
Candies, wines and similar items. Of course, sailing around the world need to be more than just a serious voyage but a fun trip as well. As long as you take them in moderation, junk food, candies, alcohol and wine will always have a place in your galley.
Health & Safety
Have several first aid kits scattered around your yacht. This way in case one is damaged or lost, you still have a spare. If you have any medications that you need to take on a long term basis, make sure you stock up on them, since they may not be easily purchased on your next destination.
Rest & Leisure
During long stretches, you will need some way to relax and de-stress. Bring items that can provide you with leisure. Playing cards, board games, puzzles and other games that do not require electricity will take your mind off the sailing when you are in calm waters. Bring fishing rods, inflatable boats, beach balls and any other toys that your yacht can still store. Of course, never forget to bring cameras, rechargeable batteries and other gear that can record your adventure.
Insurance, Medical & Legal Considerations
Although not required, having an insurance to cover you on your voyage will put your mind at ease. Any untoward accidents that may require medical attention will be reimbursed by these insurance products. Consult your broker for information regarding this kind of insurance, take note the riskier your voyage is the higher the premium will be.
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It is sad to see how many of our favorite places have been closed due to not having enough funds to keep them open.
Remember that any amount, big or small, helps at the end if we all make the effort to donate.
Have a wonderful Sunday my beautifuls!
Forever Yours,
~ Lori Novo ~
❤
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Around the Lenin statue there was a lot of stuff embedded into the sidewalk. I didn't get any decent pictures of the whole thing, but this detail of a very finely decorated hammer embedded in the concrete did turn out pretty well I thought.
Pikmin Flower / Bacopa Cabana / Schneeflocke (Sutera cordata) - Large On Black
in our garden - Frankfurt-Nordend
Explored: 20.07.2008
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En la fotografia: Àngels i la zona cremada del terme de Malet a Simat de la Valldigna on tot és gris i sec.
EMBED. El moment final del foc, quan sols queda el carbó.
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Àngels y la zona quemada de Simat de la Valldigna donde todo es gris y seco.
EMBED. El momento final del fuego, cuando solo queda el carbón.
[Alby]
Madrid skyline at night, seen from the west side. The blackness below all the lights is a steep slope down and then a golf course.
It was below freezing, so to get warm I decided to run around up and down the slope with a LED lamp in my hand and try to draw something. Then I thought it would be cool to sign the picture.
Just so you get a glimpse of how far I was, I made the signature about 1 meter (3 feet) wide.