What the bow is
The bow is the front part of the sailboat. It is the one that goes first and the one that cuts through the water as the boat moves. Its shape is sharp so it can open a path smoothly and spend less effort.
It is the opposite of the stern, which sits behind. Between the bow and the stern the whole boat is laid out. Knowing which is which helps you find your bearings on board and understand what the skipper and the guide are saying.
Where you live it on board
From the bow you sail looking at the open horizon, with nothing ahead. When the skipper says it is safe to be there, many people move forward. You feel the roll more and the sense of moving is more vivid.
The bow holds a gift. Dolphins like to position themselves right ahead to make the most of the wave the hull raises. When we sail under canvas, in silence, it is easier for them to come closer. The sea is not a stage and we never promise that they will appear. But if they do, watching them from there, almost at your level, is unforgettable.
We do not sell an excursion, we share an experience. And the bow is one of those corners where that phrase makes sense on its own.
A detail to remember
At Picarus we sail through the Teno-Rasca Marine Strip, a protected area of the Natura 2000 Network. When there are cetaceans nearby, we reduce our speed to less than four knots, as the rules require. We go slowly and with respect.
That is why the bow is not only the best viewpoint: it is also a reminder of how we want to be at sea. Without noise, without haste and without disturbing. If a dolphin decides to keep us company for a while, it is the one that chooses to come closer, not the other way round. That is the kind of encounter we look for.
