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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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The 126m (414') ground-breaking exploration yacht OCTOPUS was delivered by Lurssen in 2003. Imposing at 9,932 GT, her iconic twin-domed mast makes her instantly recognizable. Built to Ice-class 1A with a range of 12,500nm and reaching a max speed of 19 knots, OCTOPUS was designed for extended cruising and exploration in extreme conditions. She is equipped with a helipad forward and a larger landing deck aft with an adjoining helicopter garage for two aircraft. The hull includes an integrated dock that opens from the transom. When closed, the dock provides berths for a 13m custom Hinckley dive tender and a 10-person submersible. When open, the dock is flooded allowing both to float out. OCTOPUS also carries six tenders including an ROV and an array of water toys. OCTOPUS can accommodate 26 guests in 13 staterooms. Exceptional amenities include a large cinema and a recording studio with a specially designed floor to damp out noise and vibration. There is also a private observation lounge, a beach club and diving deck, pool, gym, and spa with hammam and sauna. In superb condition having just completed an 8-month refit at Blohm+Voss including her 15-year class surveys, OCTOPUS remains the benchmark for exploration yachting. Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for charter / sale: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht... Built/ Refit: 2003/2019 Builder: Lurssen Length: 126.2M/414'01" Beam: 21M/68'11" Draft: 5.76M/18'11" Gross Tonnage: 9,932 Hull: Steel Stabilisers: At Anchor & Underway Engines: 8 X MTU (2,466HP) Cruising/Max speed: 18/19Knots Cruise Range: 12,500 NM Economical Range: 14,250 NM Exterior Design: ESPEN ØINO, ESPEN ØINO INTERNATIONAL Interior Designer: JONATHAN QUINN BARNETT, JQB YACHT DESIGN Classification: Lloyd’s Staterooms: 13 Guests: 26 Crew: 63 Videography – Franck Spire

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Experience the perfect ending to a day of sailing! Join us as we celebrate with champagne on our sailboat, enjoying the beautiful harbor view. Discover the joy of a serene escape and the simple pleasures of life at sea. #SailingAdventures #SailingLife #Sailboat #ChampagneCelebration #HarborViews #PerfectEnding #BoatLife #OceanAdventure #SVGOATWORLDTOUR #SunsetSailing #SailingAdventures

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Cabrera island is a marine nature reserve. It lies on the southern end of Mallorca. Make sure you have a mooring buoy reserved before sailing there.  Anchoring is not permitted in any bay inside Cabrera. #sailors #sailing #sailingchannel

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