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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A particularly fishy dive with a big grey reef shark cruising around! This video was taken in the Dampier Strait in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

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At Rustler we won’t adopt new technology unless we’re sure it’s right for you. Rustler Yachts builds true round-the-world cruising yachts. They are designed to be safe, reliable and beautiful. Many of our owners will sail cross oceans to remote destinations. It’s here, where you entrust your life in the reliability of your yacht. Without internet or home delivery, you have to be self-reliant. For this reason, we usually fit a simple and robust electrical system into our offshore cruisers. A system that can be owner-maintained and repaired easily – anywhere in the world – with nothing more than a screwdriver. Our new R41 Motor Yacht, however, may only be hours from assistance, not weeks. Even so, we wanted to ensure you can rely on the technology on board. We understand the comforts and information motor yacht owners need and have come to expect. We have sought out the most reliable solution to offer these. We didn’t want to use a system that needed a computer and the internet to be repaired by a separate company. And we don’t want a small electrical component to ruin your time on board. We chose the Mastervolt CZone digital control and monitoring network as standard for our R41. In true Rustler fashion, it offers owners a way of manually overriding the network by moving a fuse. We have learnt and designed our system from the ground up, so we are on hand to help. Here's Simon, our head of engineering to explain more. Beautiful boats, built beautifully Visit http://rustleryachts.com to find out more #Rustleryachts​ #oceancruising​ #sailing​ #sailboat​ #yacht​ #offshorecruiser​ #boatbuilders​ #boat​ #handcrafted​ #bespokeyacht​ #semicustomyacht​ #handbuilt​ #cornwall #sea #yachting #sailing #luxury #boating #yachts #yachtingworld #yachtlife #dreamyacht #Sailinglifestyle #boatinglife

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Just having fun making a promo for next weeks 505 Pacific Coast Championships. Its taking place at the Alameda Community Sailing Center August 18th-20th. Sign up Here: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/OtFE1FC5Yp This will be the last big event on the west cost before our World Championships at the end of September at the St Francis Yacht Club.

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