What you might not know about the American author
The ultra-successful American businessman and investor likes to sail the seas, too.
The Beatles are photographed here on a stationary boat, but John Lennon tried his hand at some proper sailing in his later years.
Here, then-Senator John F. Kennedy and his fiancée Jacqueline Bouvier were photographed in June 1953.
The man with one of the most prolific scientific minds ever liked to sail in his downtime.
The actor has been sailing since 1967 and is passionate about it.
The Spanish award-winning actor (at the wheel) is frequently seen racing in regattas in his local waters.
Colbert poses for a photo on board the Audi sailboat before the Charleston Bermuda Regatta Race in 2011.
J. K. Rowling has her own 154-foot sailboat called Amphitrite, which used to belong to Johnny Depp.
The American entrepreneur and television producer is photographed sailing on his yacht Courageous.
When Ernest Hemingway (left) wasn't writing great American novels, he may have been found out sailing with journalist Floyd Gibbons.
Daniel Craig's love of all kinds of boats is very James Bond-esque.
Errol Flynn found fame with his portrayals of heroes such as Robin Hood. However, his life was more adventurous.
American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite was a huge sailing enthusiast and even appeared at the front of Life magazine for it back in the day.
English actor Jeremy Irons is well known for sailing and enjoying boats. He's seen here on a small boat in Venice.
When you're the (former) King of Spain, you probably have enough money to get out on the water a lot more than most.
Indeed, the Kennedy family had a big tradition for sailing. Robert Kennedy learned how to sail as a boy.
The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom enjoyed more and more time out sailing in his retirement.
The British author of 'The Wind in the Willows' enjoyed his time out sailing.
Sources: (Sail Magazine) (Boat International) (Aleria's Adventures)
British writer Joseph Conrad wrote a lot about marine life and exploration, probably inspired by the amount of time he spent at sea and sailing.
The Royal family has a long-standing tradition of sailing, so it's no surprise that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge would take it up.
Sailing is certainly a pastime for those who are financially comfortable (sailboats are expensive!). However, you don't have to be rich to sail. You can always start with a club. There's a lot to learn, and these celebrities took on the challenge of mastering the seas. To learn about the colorful and well-known characters, click through this gallery.
The American novelist, journalist, and social activist also enjoyed his time out on sailboats.
The Hollywood actor dropped out of school at 16 and began working on sailboats and fishing boats and acquired a master's license by age 22.
For his part, Paul McCartney has enjoyed many a good time out on his own sailboat.
These two film stars shared an iconic romance and a happy, albeit short-lived, marriage. They also enjoyed sailing.
These stars simply love to sail
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Sailing is certainly a pastime for those who are financially comfortable (sailboats are expensive!). However, you don't have to be rich to sail. You can always start with a club. There's a lot to learn, and these celebrities took on the challenge of mastering the seas. To learn about the colorful and well-known characters, click through this gallery.