(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal may be most at home on a clay tennis court, but he has always found comfort on the sea. 

The "King of Clay" has racked up countless titles on his favored surface, but hailing from the island of Majorca, the Balearic Sea has also been the scene for much personal enjoyment. 

There was no better way, then, for Nadal to gear up for this week's ATP Monte-Carlo Masters than to sail around Monaco's harbor while being treated to spectacular views of the Cote d'Azur coastline. 

The world No. 1 -- who is looking to reclaim his title in the Principality after Novak Djokovic ended his eight-year reign in 2013 -- jumped on board the Tuiga, manning the rudder and learning the ropes of how to sail the Yacht Club de Monaco's flagship. 

"It was a wonderful way to enjoy an afternoon," Nadal told the ATP World Tour's official website. "It was a special experience for me. I am from an island, so the sea, the sails and everything involved means a lot to me." 

Nadal, who will also be looking to avenge last month's Miami Masters final defeat to Djokovic, still lives in the Majorcan town of Manacor where he was born. 

But while the 27-year-old is more likely to be found on a motor boat than a sailing ship in the waters outside his house, his experience in Monte Carlo has left a lasting impression on him. 

"I spend a lot of time on the sea when I'm at home, especially in the summer. I live in front of the sea and the port is three minutes from my home," he said.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What comforts Rafael Nadal?
2. What place is a source of comfort for Rafal Nadal?
3. What place does Rafael Nadal find soothing?
Q2:
1. What kind of space is Rafal Nadal's home turf?
2. Where does Rafael Nadal feel most at home?
3. Where is Rafael Nadal generally the most at home?
Q3:
1. Does Rafael Nadal have a royal nickname?
2. Is Rafael Nadal known by a regal nickname?
3. What regal term is Rafael Nadal also known by?
Q4:
1. What is the birthplace of Rafael Nadal?
2. Where does Rafael Nadal come from?
3. What island is Rafael Nadal from?
Q5:
1. Has Rafael Nadal enjoyed sailing the Baltic Sea?
2. Has Rafael Nadal taken pleasure in time spent sailing the Baltic Sea?
3. Has the Baltic Sea been a place that Rafael Nadal enjoys sailing?
Q6:
1. Where does Rafael Nadal plan on taking a trip?
2. Where is Rafael Nadal set to travel to?
3. What trip is Rafael Nadal set to take?
Q7:
1. What event is Rafael Nadal preparing for?
2. Which event is Rafael Nadal getting ready to participate in?
3. When in Monaco, what is Rafael Nadal set to take part in?
Q8:
1. Is Raphael Nadal ranked tenth in anything?
2. Does Rafael Nadal rank as tenth in the world?
3. Has Rafael Nadal placed tenth in something?
Q9:
1. What is Rafael Nadal seeking to avenge?
2. What event is Rafael Nadal on the hunt to avenge?
3. What does Rafael Nadal desire vengeance for?
Q10:
1. What vessel is Rafael Nadal sailing with?
2. What is the name of the boat that Rafael Nadal has set sail on?
3. Aboard what vessel does Rafael Nadal sail?
