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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► Full test in Multihulls World N°197: https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/catamaran/vision-444-the-cruising-catamaran-according-to-james ► Vision 444 is a robust yet lightweight and high-performance, high-end blue water catamaran. This model, currently the only one in the range, was launched in 2019. Since then, some 15 examples have been built in Knysna, South Africa, with the pace accelerating over the past 12 months seeing 5 hulls. Inside, this multihull boasts particularly generous headroom (6’11”/2.1 m in the nacelle and 6’2”/1.89 m in the cabins). The construction is in infusion, and all technical components are carefully assembled to facilitate maintenance operations. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder : Vision Yachts Lenght overall: 44’ (13.41 m) Beam: 24’10” (7.56 m) Draft: 3’11” (1.19 m) Air draft: 65’3” (19.9 m) Light displacement: 19,470 lbs (8.83 t) Mainsail: 719 sq ft (66.8 m²) Self-tacking jib: 313 sq ft (29.1 m²) Engines: 2 x 37 HP Fuel: 200 US gal (757 l) Water: 220 US gal (833 l) ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #powercat #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #YouTube #tiktok #catamaran #trimaran #southafrica #visionyachts @visionyachts #vision444 #dominicsalander #jamesturner #knysna #emmanuelvandeth #southafrica

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Sue and I are helping out with a group of cruisers on Operation Cruisers’ Aid to bring much needed supplies to the Islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. For those that are willing and able, please make a donation to this GoFundMe page: https://gofundme.com/f/cruiser-relief-response-to-beryl/ to help us buy items to bring and donate. For those that know and trust us, please donate through us as the process for extracting funds from GoFundMe takes time and that is in short supply. PayPal: https://paypal.me/BucketNC?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Venmo: @Michael-Pail Leave a comment if you decide to donate and we'll give a shout out in an upcoming update video!

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an inviting Day Boat with a celebratory spirit ☀🚤 #Partyboat #DB37 #boating #yacht #yachtlife #motoryacht #jeanneau #jeanneauexperience #jeanneaustyle #boat #jeanneauboats #boatpassion #boatlife #boatingday #boatlifestyle #boatlovers #motorboat #lifestyle _________________________________________________________________ For more than 60 years, Jeanneau has passionately supported those who love the sea with their quest for happiness and excitement on all the oceans, with the aim of making boating accessible to all. Our strength lies in innovation and the optimal functionality of our #sail and #powerboats. From the implementation of each project, our teams work together with naval architects of global renown, who pass on their expertise and ingenious ideas. Jeanneau offers an extensive range of powerboats and sailboats. 🛥 The powerboats are the Cap Camarat, Merry Fisher, Merry Fisher Sport, NC and DB Yachts. ⛵ The sailboats are the Sun Fast, Sun Odyssey and Jeanneau Yachts. 🌊 We design boats that are in line with all your different ways of loving the sea. High-performance boats with unrivalled seakeeping. Boats with elegant lines and a timeless style. Boats for living on where the layout and comfort have been ingeniously thought out in every detail. Boats at the service of your on-the-water experiences: a shared moment of accessible, authentic pleasure. Jeanneau. Pure experience. For more news, follow us on LinkedIn (@Jeanneau), Instagram (@jeanneau_official) and Twitter (@EtsJeanneau).

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Crossing the Gulf of Mexico in a sailboat...Isla Mujeres to Texas. Check out the full episode now!

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