Linger for a moment and look carefully at this anchorage of fishing boats close to the shore of the Flores Sea.
Phoenician in origin, they are examples of one of Archimedes' "eureka", I have found it, moments. The Greek mathematician and inventor determined that there was a relationship between the weight of water displacement caused by a vessel and the weight of the vessel itself. If the weight of the former was greater than the weight of the latter, flotation would occur.
So what do these boats, that are all facing into the wind, have in common.
They are all made from wood. Wood is a flexible material but it requires high maintenance. Paint, varnish, caulking.
Design, too. All have a high prow which allows them to weather hostile seas. All are outfitted with flying bridges, best seen on the stern of the boat on the extreme left of the photo, to allow the helmsman to navigate. All have a broad beam and deep hull to allow for storage of the catch.
And best of all, each is distinctive because each is painted in rich, vibrant colors.
Are there any similarities between the boats described above and people you might know, who lead distinctive, successful lives?
Michael Campbell is such a man. He is the main protagonist in the new novel, CAPISTRANO. Michael, like the boats, is made of the right stuff to not only weather any storm but also celebrate his successful return to his safe harbor.
Michael's boat of adventure does fit the water. Join him and share his journey.
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