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5 more amazing insights into sailing myths.... *Naked Figureheads...* Ships were always adorned with a topless female figurehead, despite the common ban on women, because her bare breasts were believed to be the only thing that could truly calm a raging, tempestuous sea. The logic is a masterpiece of male projection: women distract sailors and anger the sea, yet a carved woman must be sacrificed to the elements to appease them both. A polarizing double standard! *The Word "Pig"...* Uttering the name of the humble, porcine farm animal was strictly forbidden on a sailing ship, a bizarre taboo that made even the word itself an omen of shipwreck. The common theory is dark, but practical: pigs transported in wooden crates were often the only survivors of a wreck, leading superstitious sailors to believe the creature's name was a perverse magnet for disaster. *Cat's Sneezing Omen...* A ship’s cat was a prized, lucky companion, but if that particular feline companion sneezed, it was a sudden, irrefutable prophecy that a severe rainstorm was immediately on its way. Cats were revered because they hunted the disease-carrying rats that chewed through the critical ropes and wooden hulls. That sneeze was just an excuse to pamper a valuable crew member, or maybe a simple fur-ball warning. *Tattooed Pigs and Roosters...* Sailors often tattooed a pig on one foot and a rooster on the other, believing these barnyard animals were powerful talismans against a watery grave. These animals were often carried in lightweight, buoyant wooden crates as livestock. The logic was: if the ship sank, the pigs and roosters would float ashore, symbolically guiding the sailor to safety. *Killing the Albatross...* To harm or kill the majestic Albatross was to commit the ultimate nautical sin, inviting the full, unforgiving wrath of the sea upon the entire crew. This myth, powerfully immortalized in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, was actually a clever cultural deterrent to stop hungry, bored sailors from killing a bird that was genuinely helpful for navigation. We hope you enjoyed these myths. Let us know in the comments of any that you know about. If you love the sailing life, please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and COMMENT as it really helps the channel and we love to hear from you😁😁 *Thank You to all of you who support us in your different ways* ❤️ ✅ *INSTAGRAM* https://www.instagram.com/sailingnovavita/ ✅ *FACEBOOK* https://www.facebook.com/SailingNovaVita #sailing #yachting #boatlife #adventure

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O canal oficial da Semana Internacional de Vela de Ilhabela apresenta vídeos promocionais, entrevistas e VTs sobre o principal evento da modalidade na América do Sul. O campeonato chega à sua 46ª edição e será disputado de 13 a 20 de julho, em Ilhabela (SP). São 120 barcos confirmados Não deixe de usar a #SIVILHABELA em seus posts...Curta e compartilhe! Mais informações em https://www.facebook.com/sivilhabela https://www.instagram.com/sivilhabela https://www.twitter.com/sivilhabela Contatos de imprensa: Flávio Perez | Juliana Leite | Katarine Monteiro +55 11 992176474 katarine@onboardsports.net contato@onboardsports.net Vídeos produzidos pela agência On Board Sports em parceria com a Duna Filmes

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Ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a formal dinner, ELENI's newly designed interior features a spacious open plan main salon and dining room, complemented by a newly installed Sonos speaker system. She can welcome 10 guests in five elegant staterooms, all located on the lower deck, while the upper deck boasts a TV room with a 65" smart TV. Outside, ample space is provided for lounging in the sun or al fresco dining, while the large sundeck offers the best place to take in the views or enjoy a sunset cocktail. Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for charter: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-charter/eleni/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=referral Built/ Refit: 2004/2018 Builder: CBI NAVI Length: 33.71M (110'07") Beam: 7.95M (26'01") Draft: 2.7M (8'10") Gross Tonnage: 271 Hull: Steel Stabilisers: At anchor Engines: 2 X CATERPILLAR 3406E Cruising/Max speed: 10/10.5 Knots Economical Range: 4300NM Exterior Design: WILLIAM DE VRIES LENTSCH Interior Designer: UMBERTO TAGLIAVINI Classification: RINA 100-A-1.1 Configuration: Staterooms: 5 Guests: 10 Crew: 5

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