Why Crewed Yacht Charters to the San Juan Islands Can Be Good for Your Health and Well-Being

Seeing an unparalleled variety of wildlife, numerous unspoiled isles, and a historical ship at work are great reasons to consider Schooners North for crewed yacht charters around the San Juan Islands. But did you know that making time for such trips can also have substantially positive effects on your well-being?

Here are several ways sailing through the archipelago will benefit your health – and even change your outlook on life.

A “blue mind”

According to Wallace J. Nichols, a noted author and marine biologist, humans have a “blue mind”. This means that we are “hardwired to react positively to water”, and that just being near it rests our brains. That’s because being by the open water – or on it or under it – simplifies the sensory stimuli that tax our brains while we do our daily routines. With fewer sounds, sights, and smells to take in, the mind can clear and cleanse itself, reset, and refocus. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2Bf4LkK

How to Get Your Sea Legs on Multiple Day Crewed Yacht Charters

A multiple day voyage on a seafaring vessel is by far the best way to explore the San Juan archipelago. Sailing is a fun and easy vacation for most, but if someone in your party should suffer from motion sickness, they might have a more difficult time adjusting onboard. That shouldn’t discourage you from enjoying the trip, though. Help them get their sea legs easily with a few advanced preparations. Here are some great tips for smooth sailing.

Set Forth to Calmer Waters

In favorable weather, the Salish Sea is relatively calm, offering a smooth sailing experience to sailors. The entire Salish Sea is a waterway protected from Pacific Ocean swells by hundreds of little islands as well as the 290 mile-long Vancouver Island.  You won't have to worry about choppy waters and large waves rocking the boat. But just to make doubly sure, check the weather forecasts or ask experienced local sailors when the best time for sailing is. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2As4UfR