KEWL picture, jk.
A friend and I once went up to the bow of our ship and leaned over the bow and snapped photos of two dolphins/porpoises as they raced along on either side of the bow as it cut through the water. The bow was about 25-30' above the waterline. The OOD chased us off - thought it was too dangerous leaning over the bow like that. Made a really impressive photo, though. Just wish I still had the photos.
Fascinating creatures those dolphins. Them, albatros and flying fish captured my attention many times when we were sailing between ports.
Sea Fever
John Masefield
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over. That is one of my favorite writings, Dave.
Thank you for posting it.