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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Velero Kais. Marmitako Sailing navegando al sur de Ibiza a Formentera nos encontramos con velero holandés. Le seguimos un rato

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Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Every year, many people travel to see the stunning landscapes it contains. If you want to take a look at Iceland, you should definitely start planning a trip there. Of course, you may not want to plan the entire trip on your own. It is likely that you will have a more pleasant vacation if you look at Iceland tour packages instead. A package will help to ensure that you see all the sights that Iceland has to offer. Here are a few tips that will help you to find an excellent Nordic tour package: Find Something In Your Price Range When you book a package, you'll know exactly what you will be spending up front. Figure out how much you are willing to pay for this trip, then find a package that falls within that budget. You should remember that you won't necessarily have to pay for your entire trip at once. You should be able to work out some sort of payment plan. Book through a travel company that allows you to pay in a way that works for you. Find A Package That Offers All The Things You're Looking For Do you want to see the Northern Lights, visit a whale museum, or spend time in a lagoon? These are all things that you can do in Iceland. You will just have to find a tour package that includes them. Take the time to compare various tour packages. See which package offers the kinds of things you are interested in. If you are interested in doing something that's seasonal, you should also make sure that you book your trip at the right time of year. Work With A Reliable Travel Company Take the time to research some of the travel companies you're thinking about booking a trip with. See what other people have to say about them. Are they happy with their services? You want to make sure you work with a company that will give you the kind of trip you're expecting. Opt for a company that has positive feedback from their former customers. There are many excellent Iceland tour packages available. Take a closer look at some of these packages so that you can find the ones that you would like to book. You'll be able to have an amazing time on your Iceland vacation.

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A couple of novice boaters find themselves facing a tropical storm aboard their DIY solar electric catamaran. Can their 37' 1986 Prout Snowgoose Elite powered by twin ePropulsion Navy 6.0 Evos, 8 Longi 375w solar panels and 4 Renogy flexible 100w panels make it through? Running all that juice through Victron MPPTs sure gives them a fighting chance.

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