Buskskvättan är vacker och sjunger vackert. Beautiful song and looks. Whinchat in Hjälstaviken, Sweden.

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Video on board the Challenger 2 as she sets off from Antigua to Portsmouth on the last leg of the three Atlantic sailing adventures from First Class Sailing

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Hallberg Rassy 24 https://www.scanboat.com/en/17439364 Company info: In Ellös, Sweden, Hallberg Rassy is famed for quality boats like the elegant Hallberg Rassy 42 and compact 310. These well-crafted vessels excel in tough conditions, appealing to sailors globally. Hallberg Rassy’s shipyard crafts exceptional boats, creating lasting seafaring memories.

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There’s an undeniable, almost primal pull we feel toward the ocean. It's a need that's been studied and given a name: *Blue Mind,* a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols to describe the meditative, calming state we enter when near water. The vastness of the sea provides a powerful escape from the clutter of daily life, offering a sense of perspective that can make our own problems feel smaller. Beyond the mental relief, there are tangible physical benefits. The rhythmic sound of waves and the fresh, salty air—which contains a higher concentration of **negative ions**—can lower stress hormones, improve mood by boosting serotonin levels, and even promote better sleep. This is why a simple walk on the beach or a few minutes spent watching the tide ebb and flow can feel so restorative. Our connection to the ocean is also deeply rooted in our need for activity and inspiration. It provides a natural playground for everything from swimming and sailing to quiet reflection and artistic expression. Ultimately, the ocean gives us a chance to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with a fundamental part of ourselves—a need for tranquility, wonder, and the powerful embrace of nature.

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Fairline 50 GT https://www.scanboat.com/en/17433334

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