Small Ship Models

It seems that human nature pushes us toward besting seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In some cases, that means directly challenging the power and “will” of Mother Nature. Great aviators of the early 20th century such as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart were forever expanding the boundaries of flight. The Vikings did the same much earlier for trans-Atlantic sailing exploration.

The Titanic is perhaps the most infamous example of mankind reaching too far too fast in its effort to overcome natural obstacles. Before the ill-fated ship struck an enormous iceberg in the north Atlantic, no one truly believed it could sink. Even when the ship was slowly slipping into the icy deep, the band continued to play music – whether out of sheer disbelief or in an effort to pacify the passengers and crew. A Titanic model ship serves as an excellent reminder that sometimes nature is too awesome a force to overcome.

Growing up near the shores of Lake Huron, I became accustomed to sailing from a young age. When I was just 7 years old, I was riding onboard my father’s catamaran when the wind shifted and the boom swung right into my midsection. I was sent sprawling into the water, and luckily my life preserver kept me afloat while my dad patiently circled back around to pick me up. I had learned a serious lesson that day, and it was the last time I was ever hit by a boom.

Now that I’m house shopping for a place of my own, it’s suddenly hit me that I’ll need to decorate the home with some nautical pieces. I found a model sailboat online that resembles my own yacht in terms of shape, design and even color scheme. It should look handsome sitting on the corner of the desk in my home office. When I look at it, I’ll undoubtedly think about all the fun to be had on sailboats in the summer.