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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A combined Sydney and Lake Macquarie RAID group sailed down the lake for an overnight camp on the Sand Islands.

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In this episode, Sono and Naren visit Silent Yachts' shipyard in Fano to check on the progress of their Silent Grace. A truly special moment, as they had the chance to leave a message on the hull of their catamaran: "May Grace carry us safely and with joy across the sea. May she be our home on the ocean." A heartfelt wish and a glimpse into the unforgettable moments ahead—whether it’s time spent with family, days of exploration, or starry nights found only in the middle of the ocean. What message would you leave on your boat? Let us know in the comments! Follow Silent Yachts on Social Media Instagram: @Silent_yachts_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silentyachts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silent-yachts/ X: https://x.com/Silent_Yachts #silentyachts #solarpower #yachtlife #catamarans #sustainabletravel #boating

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Check out my full travel guide to Bali and the Gili Islands: https://youtu.be/ohdxCWjHuNA #contentcreator #travelcontentcreator #giliislands

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Since the founding of De Valk in 1947, our organization has been based in Loosdrecht. From this location we provide services and expertise in buying and selling yachts. Located in the center of the lakes in Loosdrecht, our location is not only in a beautiful natural area, but is also very centrally located in the urban agglomeration. With easy access to the country's major cities and waterways, Loosdrecht is the ideal location for buying or selling your yacht. More information: https://www.devalk.nl/en/offices/loosdrecht.html #devalk #devalkyachtbrokers #yachtbroker #yachtbrokerage #loosdrecht

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