Why are bananas supposed to be bad luck on boats? If you’ve ever set sail or chatted with seasoned sailors, you might have stumbled upon a curious maritime superstition: bananas are bad luck on boats. This peculiar belief, like tales of mermaids and ghost ships, has been passed down through generations. But why do these…
Are charted depths based on the worst-case scenario? Traditional and electronic navigation charts (ENCs) provide us with an understanding of depth, particularly near the coastline. Generally, we ask ourselves: Can we float? After all, we don’t want to run aground! The numbers provided on charts give a likely worst-case scenario, known as chart datum. For…
Introduction Navigational aids have been crucial for maritime safety for centuries, but you may be surprised to learn that the standardisation of the buoyage system didn’t materialise until the 1980s. Among the various systems developed, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) buoyage system stands out for its global adoption…
“Under the weather” is commonly used to describe feeling ill or unwell. Its origin can be traced back to maritime language and practices. Here are the key points of its origin: Overall, the phrase “under the weather” has its roots in maritime culture, symbolising the relationship between bad weather and feeling unwell, whether from direct exposure or…
The Bramble Bank Cricket Match: A Delightfully Oddball Tradition Every year, as the tides align just right, a peculiar and whimsical event occurs in the Solent, the stretch of water separating the Isle of Wight from mainland England. This event is the Bramble Bank Cricket Match, a charmingly eccentric game played on a sandbank that…
If you believe the Earth is flat, you're about to fall off the edge...
If you believe the Earth is flat, you're about to fall off the edge...
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