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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Trying to cook on board… Simba making sure everything meets his standards 🐾😅 Do you share your meals with your cats? 👀 We pretty much eat the same most of the time 😄 (fresh fish or meat/chicken) #BoatLife #CookingWithCats #SimbaAndNala #CatSupervisor #Lagoon500 #CatLife #SailingLife

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This is Sibelle. The main theme of the yacht is strength: Sibelle has a bold exterior profile with a muscular reverse sheer to the bow. The chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows lend the yacht a poise and grace. She has been fully designed in-house by Feadship. Both the exterior and interior design are by Studio De Voogt. The interior design is simple yet sophisticated and based on natural tones, light wood veneers and organic forms for an ambience that is soberly tasteful but also informal and welcoming. @feadship #yachtdesign, #exclusiveyachts, #travel, #spinnakermagazine, #spinnakerbureau

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A very sedate start to the start of the return from Ragusa, where RMYC crews thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of the Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa for the weekend. Thank you Marina di Ragusa for hosting the RMYC Gang, we look forward to the next one!

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Start creating memories tomorrow with this virtually new Hinckley Picnic Boat! SEADUCTION represents a rare opportunity to acquire a 2024 Hinckley Picnic Boat 34 S with all the latest features, including the latest Hinckley JetStick 4 control system, Twin Yanmar 370hp engines and a ClearView® one piece windshield. Custom options include teak decking, drop leaf teak cockpit table and removable aft bimini. SEADUCTION’s stunning Midnight Blue Hull paint is contrasted by her white decks, which creates a crisp and clean, timeless masterpiece. Like all Hinckley’s she will forever be the center of attention in every port she visits. SEADUCTION’s new owners will also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with Hinckley’s transferable New Boat Warranty. Link to Listing: https://hinckleybrokerage.com/yachts-for-sale/hinckley-picnic-boat-34-s-2024-4252513/

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