Shh! Don't say these words on the boat (All about the boating myth)

Did you know there were some words sailors were forbidden to speak on a boat? And that they weren't just banned because they might hurt the crew's ears or the captain didn't want to hear things but because they could cause trouble for the ship and its crew? It's true! Seafarers avoided certain words because they believed they could bring bad luck. So what kinds of words were forbidden? “Drown” Saying the word “drown” while on a boat was believed to summon the event itself. “Good Luck” Wishing someone good luck before they leave on a long voyage was believed they are almost sure to have bad luck on the journey. “Good Bye” It was unlucky for sailors’ wives to wave goodbye or call after their husbands once they left the house for a sea journey. So, if a sailor loved someone, they would write them a note instead of saying goodbye in person—it was said that by doing this, the sailor could prevent bad luck from coming upon his/her loved one while they were away at sea. Other words that were banned include pigs, foxes, rabbits and church.

And, swearing while fishing was also seen as bad luck. While there are many myths and superstitions surrounding boating, the truth is that most of them are unfounded. The best way to stay safe while sailing is to be prepared and to have a good understanding of the boat and the weather conditions. P.S. Why leave your boat dream on luck?

Luck is not enough! You also need to be knowledgeable about boats, have some tricks up your sleeve, and know some secrets of boat ownership.

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Knowing the right information will save you money, stress, and time.

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