-Getting Lost-
From a historical concept, getting lost sucked. The traditional definition was to find yourself in a place completely unfamiliar, without knowing how to get back to where you departed from. The world was, for most, unknown and entirely mysterious until rather recently. It was the rare “intrepid explorers” who dared to venture far beyond the boundaries of their homes. For centuries,
merchant enterprises and military questing was the driving force to look beyond the horizon. And even then, going off into the unknown was known to strike fear into the hearts of these men. The margins of old nautical maps, which represented the end of known territory bore this warning “Beware: here there be monsters.”
It took millennia, but mankind has all but finalized his exploration of this planet; so much so now that we are starting to look to other planets to slake our curiosity. We’ve shone light into the darkest corners, and have laid eyes upon just about every inch of the planet’s surface. We each possess a device that will tell us exactly where we are in real time, and tell us the quickest way to get to where we want to go. And it will even let us speak to those we plan to meet when we get there. In fact, you’re probably reading this right now on one of those devices. The world is no longer large and hidden, it’s smaller than ever, and accessible to anyone. To cross the Pacific Ocean once meant risking death from dozens of causes. Now it’s merely an annoyance, because we’re confined to a seat for fifteen hours. But what if we gave up a large part of ourselves when we extinguished most of the world’s secrets? Our species was advanced by exploration. We factually owe our expansion to explorers who long ago said “I wonder what’s out there…”. The unknown encourages exploration. Mystery drives intrigue. And as a species, we’re bored without it. Is one of the primary reasons that we vacation not to see something we’ve not seen before? Experience something that we know little about? Think about when you get a chance to go on holiday. People try to go as far as they can from home, to somewhere completely different from where they depart. What we consider the most amazing vacations are the most far-flung, in the most secluded of locations. We pay large sums of money for the illusion of being solitary with our closest companions – on a private island, or in a private cottage on a hidden lake, or even in a VIP booth at a show. Today we actively try to put distance between ourselves and the comfort of ‘the known’. We use hobbies and entertainment to temporarily forget about our worries, and focus on what’s fun. Consider that we even call it “getting away”, and every time we do we always think “I wish this could never end…”. The historical definition of getting lost no longer applies – we want to get Lost now. Getting Lost is now about relishing the adventure that was once daunting, and the exaltation of seeing parts of the world still unspoiled. When you join us, you’re guaranteed to experience something unlike anything you’ve ever imagined before. It’s no secret that many of the greatest destinations on this planet are coastal. But many of them are also impossible to access without watercraft – and those that aren’t are typically crowded. As a tribute to the world’s great original explorers, we take to the sea aboard luxury sail yachts, and chart a course for secretive islands to celebrate with like-minded adventurers. And we want you to join us on our next voyage. This is your chance to get Lost – lost from any relationship problems you might have, lost from any anxieties or upsets that you might be leaving behind. If you haven't got any negative things to Get Lost from, lose your inhibitions and try something new. Meet new friends, broaden your horizons, and come home with an entirely new perspective on life. Cast off the moorings, open the champagne, and leave the real world behind. Interested? Get in touch. Once you get Lost for the first time, you'll never want to be found again.