#opti_tv #optiworld #optisailing #shorts What's the big deal with Lake Garda? Why do so many people attend the easter meeting? The Lake Garda Easter Meeting held annually by Fraglia Vela Riva in Riva Del Garda is the world's largest youth regatta, and regatta of one class - we covered it in Episode 11 but we are going back this year for more. See You There! Opti TV is the one-stop-shop for Optimist sailors, parents and coaches where we bring together the knowledge base across the Optimist class into one place. If you like what we do, please consider supporting the channel through our Patreon page, or through the referral links below: https://www.patreon.com/opti_tv We are a 4Ocean ambassador! Support the clean ocean movement by using our link below: https://tinyurl.com/2nxr4dx4 If you'd like to support the channel, you can use this link to purchase the same gear we use for our OPTI TV videos! we receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you INSTA360 X3 360 degree camera https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=INR6G5A and you'll help us grow t

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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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Meet our Dun Laoghaire Laser 4.7 sailors - part 2! We joined them to find out how training is going ahead of the Laser 4.7 World Championships, 7-14 August 2021. Here, Max Cantwell warns visiting sailors from the over 30 different countries represented in the event to "be prepared for any wind or weather because anything can happen" in Dublin Bay!

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Here's a link to the full video, https://youtu.be/gPNX9MHJs1o If you want to binge watch here is a link to our first season playlist 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnjHpfUuECUAA8rwRSxxMvqq9EMx_MR8 and our 2024/25 season one is here, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnjHpfUuECW7zdkJqoO7suNGfxh8lHRc Hi All, Welcome to our channel, We are Andrew and Irene a middle aged (well not sure what age range that encompasses nowadays ) couple pursuing an adventure on the high seas. We sail on the good ship Saracen, a Beneteau Oceanis 473 from 2006. Out journey started in Scotland in early 2023 and our ultimate goal is to sail around the globe …..slowly. We make these videos mostly for family and friends and to create a record of our adventures for ourselves so that we can look back at them later in life, were not in it to make money (way to hard). Thanks for taking an interest and please remember to leave a like, comment and subscribe to our channel, as this helps push the algorithm as we strive to boost our viewers. We also write a blog which can be found here https://www.sailblogs.com/member/saracen/ Link to our noforeignland boat page https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/6490851356180480 Instagram http://www.instagram.com/andrew.campbell386 #SVSaracenstravels #sailinglife #sailing #yachts #sailingaroundtheworld #liveaboardlife #liveaboard #beneteau #oceanis473 #caribbean #yachting #sailingcouple #sailingcaribbean #cruiser #crusinglifestyle #retired #travellingcouple #wanderlust #explore

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