5 interesting insights about sailing myths: 1*Whistling Aboard* You absolutely cannot pucker your lips and *whistle* on deck; that's just begging the Sea Gods to hear the insolence and whip up a catastrophic, ship-smashing storm. It was a simple, pragmatic method of enforcing silence: if you weren't whistling for fun, you were whistling for the wind in the sails—a literal attempt to challenge the elements when the weather was too calm. *Bananas on Board* To carry a single, innocent-looking banana onto a fishing or trading vessel was to invite complete doom—from mysterious disappearances to a devastatingly empty net. Forget the tropical fruit curse; ripening bananas release ethylene gas that speeds up the spoilage of *all* other food, forcing crews to rush their voyage. The real threat was rotten food and starvation! *The Unlucky Redhead* Anyone with flaming crimson hair was a certified 'Jonah'—an immediate harbinger of bad luck whose very presence could sink the ship. The intense belief was so strong that if a sailor saw a redhead before boarding, they *had* to speak first to neutralize the terrible bad luck—a social anxiety nightmare on the docks. *Renaming a Vessel* You can never, under any circumstances, rename your beloved boat without a meticulous ceremony to trick the Sea God, Poseidon, who keeps a ledger of every ship. Poseidon's ledger is a clever fiction; the real danger was confusing official maritime records, insurance papers, and salvage contracts, thus creating administrative chaos and potential financial ruin. *Friday Sailings* Starting any voyage on a Friday was deemed an absolute guarantee of misfortune, so potent was the superstition that no true sailor would ever raise anchor on that day. The British Navy, in a legendary attempt to mock this superstition, built a vessel named *HMS Friday*, captained by a man named Friday, and sailed her out on a Friday—and she was never seen again. 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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Die Begeisterung unseres Teilnehmers Felix für Segeln und Weiterentwicklung kann man hören und sehen 😃🎉⛵ Wenn Du bei diesen Bildern spontan Lust auf einen aktiven, genussvollen und entspannten Urlaub hast, bei dem du für dein Leben lernst, dann melde Dich unter: https://segeln-und-coaching.de/ Segeln und Coaching ist ein Teil von Fecke Coaching: https://www.fecke-coaching.de/

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Motorboat - Både sælges, Bavaria 37 Sport, 2008 DKK 1.150.000 Scanboat https://www.scanboat.com/en/boat-market/boats/motorboat-bavaria-37-sport-17505007

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What great footage! We had the opportunity to capture a Windelo 54 Sport and a Windelo 54 Yachting gliding through the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. As you know, Windelos are real sailing boats, light and fast, built to hoist the sail even in a light wind (starting at 3 knots). You can also see the difference in design and aesthetics between the Sport and Yachting versions. They are both unique in their kind while keeping the Windelo DNA, their eco-responsibility, and their futuristic appearance. Which one is your favorite, the Sport or the Yachting version? ------ Quelles belles images ! Nous avons eu l'occasion de filmer un Windelo 54 Sport et un Windelo 54 Yachting glissant côte à côte sur les eaux de la Méditerranée. Comme vous le savez, les catamarans Windelo sont de véritables voiliers, légers et rapides, construits pour hisser les voiles même par 3 à 4 nœuds de vent. Ça a été l’occasion de naviguer à la vitesse du vent réel, dès 3 nœuds de vent ! Vous pouvez également voir la différence de design et d'esthétique entre les versions Sport et Yachting. Elles sont toutes les deux uniques en leur genre, tout en gardant l'ADN Windelo comme notamment leur éco-responsabilité et leur aspect futuriste. Alors, si vous deviez faire un choix, sur lequel embarqueriez-vous ? Le Sport ou le Yachting ? #windelo #windelosport #windeloyahcting #windelo 54 #ecocatamaran #electriccatamaran #electricboat #occitanie #mediterranean #catamarans #multihulls #multicoques #sailing #sailingpassion #sailinglovers #sailinglightwind

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Short clip with Taty Frans(4th place) and Xenia Kessler (3rd place).

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Asking the right questions will keep you moving forward with your Bluewater Cruising plan. #bluewatercruising #sailingzatara #sailingfamilies #changeyourlife #catamaranlife #sailing

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