Pete Townshend, legendary rock guitarist & songwriter of The Who, found solace on the sea. During a difficult period following a breakup, he wrote the poignant lyrics:
 
“Just like a sailor heading into the seas
There's a gale blowing in my face
The high winds scare me but I need the breeze
And I can't head for any other place
Life would seem so easy on the other tack
But even a hurricane won't turn me back
You might be an island
On the distant horizon
But the little I see
Looks like heaven to me
I don't care if the ocean gets rough
Just a little is enough”
 
His yacht Serenade, originally owned by the famous American born, Lithuanian violinist Jascha Heifetz, carries the legacy of music on in Pete Townshend. The sail itself, weathered and textured from many days at sea, carries the imprints of Townshend's creative life. His hand written verse stretches across its threads and the folds act as extensions of his music each crease a note, each fibre a chord capturing the harmony between artistry, personal struggle, and the restorative power of the sea.