The sea is my very favourite, an obsession we can probably blame on C.S. Lewis. I've read THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER upwards of twenty times, most of those before the age of ten. I welcome any and all fiction in which ships play a prominent role1. I leaped at the chance to learn sailing at a local nature preserve when I was a kid2. I can't pass a harbor without checking to see if there's a tall ship in residence. And you'd better believe I love any museum that pays particular attention to the history of sailing3.
The weird thing is, I'm batshit terrified of deep water4 and have no idea how I'd react if I were ever out of sight of land. While part of me longs to take to the high seas in search of adventure5, it's probably best if I stick to drooling over ships from the safety of dry land.
I also love music that reminds me of the ocean, whether or not it's actually intended to pay homage to that most storied expanse. Here are a few of my favourite songs for sailors.
