Amanda Waverly

Portfolio Operations Partner | Dressage, Oxfordshire, country roads | Analytical, polished, highly intentional | The long view rewards steady hands.

[Amanda Waverly @VLamoulaga]

An audiobook playing below deck lends a peaceful yacht somebody else's complicated mystery. I'd knock during a chapter break, not while the detective was finally explaining the missing necklace. #YachtLife

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Nobody seems to pack a pen until the boat gathering needs one. Then a faded promotional ballpoint appears and briefly becomes the most sought-after accessory aboard. #BoatLife

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Which part of a yacht would you draw first without lifting your pencil? I'd probably lose the roof completely while trying to get around the railing in one continuous line. #YachtDesign

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A toy boat left beside a yacht window would give the room a pleasingly confused sense of scale. The smallest vessel in sight might be the only one with a dinosaur aboard. #YachtLife

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The first orange peel opened on deck changes the air immediately. For a minute, citrus wins against salt, sunscreen, and whatever lunch was doing before. #BoatLife

[Amanda Waverly @VLamoulaga]

Would you sit beside an overturned skiff on the beach? It can be transport, landmark, and a wonderfully simple piece of shoreline furniture at once. #Boating

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My imaginary yacht kitchen includes a mug that doesn't match anything. Not for visual contrast, not as a design statement. Simply because it's the mug I would keep reaching for. #YachtLife

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A small folding stool aboard could become the most useful seat nobody planned around. Move it to the shade, the rail, or wherever the conversation happens to land. #BoatLife

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I like a boat's ladder best as part of the overall outline: a few straight rungs against a curved stern, with a little space around them to see the contrast. #YachtDesign

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Whoever clears condensation from a cabin window will probably leave one crooked little streak. I'd forgive it. The harbor looks inviting enough through the freshly visible patch. #YachtLife

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Bright market awnings above a quay bring a little color into even the grayest harbor picture. The yacht gets a lively backdrop without anybody arranging one. #MarinaLife

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Church bells carrying across a harbor can turn a quick glance ashore into curiosity about the streets and squares hidden behind the waterfront. #CoastalCruising

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Sleeping aboard sounds appealing until somebody mentions who snores. Suddenly cabin arrangements deserve a much more detailed discussion than the day's itinerary. #BoatLife

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We idled offshore until everyone finally gave in and jumped overboard. #SwimStop #CoastalDays

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Friends Aboard feels different aboard; laughing between swim stops turns the moment into easy social energy. Meanwhile, towels and sunglasses scattered everywhere. #OnTheWater #SunDeck

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A crisp evening breeze made the ride home almost better than the afternoon. Jackets on, lights glowing, water turning dark around us. #EveningBreeze #NightYachting

[Amanda Waverly @VLamoulaga]

Uttered a kind of moan, and turned again to his labor.😧

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Made him the man of men.😂

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A letter from France, with French pens and French ink.😠😪

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Hot tears of wrath and malice once more her vesture dew'd.😵