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Coronavirus has had an impact on every sector of the industry and in every country of the world. The COVID impact on sailing is also something to take into consideration. We could see the effects of the pandemic through the empty seafront and marinas full of docked yachts when the lockdown was first set.

Good luck and back luck omens are different on a boat than on dry land. For instance, whistling on a boat is expected to bring upon strong winds and is therefore considered bad luck. Bananas on a boat are also seen as bad luck especially on fishing boats. It is thought that fish do not bite on a hook if there are bananas close by. Finding a cat on a boat on the other hand is considered good luck, even if it is a black cat. Cats eat rats and keep the boat clean and safe. The youngest person to sail around the world is Laura Dekker. She is a 14-year old that went off to sail around the world in 2012 and finished her trip 518 days later when she was 16.

The year 2020 will always be remembered as the year of one of the most devastating pandemics the world has ever experienced. However, there are interesting things happening as well that should not be ignored. The marine realm continues to charm its followers with interesting sailboats. After all, social distancing is best achieved if you isolate yourself in a sailboat in the middle of the sea, enjoying the freedom of the open waters and feeling safe with the sea breeze hitting your face.

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