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More learning on vacation and tying it to #businesscontinuity! Is it wise to be on a cruise and visit the cemetery of Titanic victims? #businessresilience #businessgrowth #smallbusiness #businessowner #titanic

Please click the link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gdMcEsHB Planes were meant for flying, boats were meant for sailing, houses meant for living, and human beings, too, were built, for a purpose Zig Ziglar would say. The ultimate quality of your life might be inversely proportional to the amount of certainty you require. If you are comfortable taking a chance, pursuing a lofty goal, daring to fulfill a dream as only human beings can do. A boat must leave the safety of the port if it is to reach it's destination. And! Will have a better chance of surviving a storm if it is NOT in the "safety" of the harbor, but actually on the dangerous, storm battered sea. The plane could crash, but will certainly rust out on the ground if it never flies, and never reach it's destination or function in it's intended way (flying) if it stays on the ground. Humans are endowed with more creativity, skills and potential than any machine and any other form of life, ever created. And we should not squander these assets, but use them to dream, plan and create the life we want, to find our purpose, and utilize our potential. Philsopherdoc.com #zigziglar #adamnmilmanmd #purpose #potential

Ahoy, fellow mariners! Ever heard the saying, "There are two kinds of boaters: those who have run aground, and those who will"? Well, it's not just a sailor's tale. Boat groundings are more common than you might think, and they can happen to the best of us. Whether it's a soft grounding on a sandy beach or a hard grounding on a rocky seabed, the experience can be a bit unnerving. But fear not! At Gold Coast City Marina (GCCM), we've got your back. With over 20 years of experience, we've seen it all and we're here to help you navigate these tricky waters. Here are a few tips Deckee has gathered to help you avoid running aground: 1. Keep a sharp lookout: Always have someone on deck scanning the water for potential hazards. 2. Learn to read the water: Different water colours can indicate depth. Remember this handy rhyme: "Brown, brown, run aground; white, white, you just might; green, green, in between; blue, blue, sail on through." 3. Check the charts often: They're your best friend when it comes to identifying underwater dangers. 4. Maintain a safe speed: This gives you time to react if you spot a hazard. 5. Double-check tide times: Many groundings happen because of miscalculations with the tide. Remember, at GCCM, we're not just a marina, we're a community. We're here to support you, whether you're a seasoned sailor or a newbie. So, next time you're cruising the South Pacific or Australia's east coast, drop by and say hello. We'd love to meet you! ⚓️ #BoatingTips #MarinaLife #GCCM For more information, visit our website at https://ayr.app/l/m6s5/ or give us a call at +61 7 5502 5888. We're always here to help.

11 Common Myths at Sea! Myth #1: No Whistling Allowed Sailors commonly believed that whistling aboard a boat would bring bad weather. Myth #2: No Bananas on Board One of the more unusual nautical superstitions that still persists today is that bananas are bad luck to bring aboard a ship, especially a fishing vessel. Myth #3: No Women on Board One of the oldest and most well-known superstitions was that bringing women aboard a boat was bad luck. Women were said to distract sailors from their duties by arousing their passions or causing jealousy among crew members. When the crew was distracted, this would anger the ocean and cause bad weather or other revenge from the sea gods. Naked women were believed to calm the sea rather than agitate it. This is the reason that many ship figureheads depict women with bare breasts. The ship itself was also referred to as “she,” because it acted as a protective mother that sheltered the sailors from an angry sea. Myth #4: Avoid Redheads People with red hair were also believed to be unlucky. Redheads were not welcome aboard ships and were avoided by sailors before beginning a journey. Myth #5: Watch Your Mouth Although sailors are notorious for using foul language, there are some words that seafarers avoided because they were believed to bring bad luck. Saying the word “drown” while on a boat was believed to summon the event itself. “Good luck” and “goodbye” were also forbidden, and it was unlucky for sailors’ wives to wave goodbye or call after their husbands once they left the house for a sea journey. Myth #6: Never Rename a Ship, considered to be bad luck Myth #7: Don’t Sail on Fridays, the day Jesus Christ was crucified. Thursdays are also believed to be unlucky sailing days because it is the day of Thor, the god of thunder and storms. Myth #8: Don’t Travel With a Jonah Based on the story of the biblical prophet Jonah, any person or object that brought bad luck to a ship was sometimes called a “Jonah.” Myth #9: Don’t Shoot the Albatross Seabirds were believed to carry the souls of deceased sailors, so it was a good omen to see one, but very unlucky to kill one. Myth #10: Take Care of the Ship’s Cat Ships have commonly sailed with cats on board since ancient times. The primary role of a ship’s cat was to catch and kill rodents on the ship, to prevent them from gnawing on wood, ropes and later on electrical wiring. A ship’s cat sneezing meant that it was going to rain. A frisky ship’s cat was an omen of a windy day. A ship’s cat that licked its fur against the grain signaled that a hailstorm was on its way. Myth #11: Get Some Tattoos Because early sailors believed strongly in the power of symbols and omens, they often tattooed specific images on their body, to bring good luck and repel misfortune. Seafarers often had a tattoo of a nautical star or compass rose that was believed to help guide them home.

🌊 Setting Sail: Wisdom from the Sea 🌊 1.   “You haven’t lived until you’ve sailed.” – David Sedaris, Theft by Finding: Diaries   🌟 There’s something magical about the open water—the wind in your hair, the salt on your skin. Sailing isn’t just a journey; it’s an experience that enriches your soul. Whether it’s a leisurely cruise or a daring adventure, embrace the call of the sea. 2.   “The art of the sailor is to leave nothing to chance.” – Annie Van De Wiele   🌟 Sailors understand that preparation and skill are their compass. Every knot tied, every sail adjusted—it’s a dance with the elements. In life, too, we navigate uncertainties with purpose and precision. 3.   “To reach a port we must set sail – Sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt   🌟 Our dreams are distant shores, waiting to be explored. Anchors may keep us safe, but sails propel us forward. So, my friends, let’s hoist our sails, catch the wind, and journey toward our ports of purpose. Fair winds and following seas! #sailon #keepgoing #nevergiveuponyourdreams #nevergiveup

Watch: How Do Lifeboats Remain Afloat in the Roughest of Seas? Check out this article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqCT59fq #Lifeboats #Sea #MarineSafety #Shipping #Maritime #MarineInsight #Merchantnavy #Merchantmarine #MerchantnavyShips

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 The Titanic, a marvel of engineering in its time, tragically met its demise in 1912. While the disaster itself is well-known, a lesser-known detail holds a crucial lesson in maritime safety: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲. Here's a breakdown of the lifeboat situation on the Titanic: • 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀: 20 (14 regular, 2 cutters, 4 collapsible) • 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: 1,178 people However, when disaster struck, there were many more people on board: • 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄: Around 2,200 (estimates vary) This meant that even if all the lifeboats were filled to maximum capacity, they could only hold slightly over half the number of people on board. This shortfall in lifeboat capacity was a major contributing factor to the high death toll in the disaster. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 The Titanic serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of having the right size and number of lifeboats for a vessel. Lifeboat capacity is not a suggestion; it's a strict regulation that ensures enough space for everyone on board in case of an emergency. 𝗦𝗛𝗠 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗮 At SHM Group, safety is our top priority. We offer a wide range of high-quality lifeboats & liferafts and comprehensive servicing to ensure your vessel meets all safety regulations, including proper lifeboat capacity. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 to discuss your Lifeboat & liferaft needs to ensure your crew has the best chance of survival in an emergency. #SHMGroup #LiferaftSafety #MaritimeSafety #Titanic #LifeboatCapacity #offshorelifeboat #inflatableliferaft #liferaftservice #liferaftmaintenance #SOLAScertified #boatingessentials #maritimeindustry #merchantnavy #captainslife

#ThursdayTrivia: Did you know? Latitude lines, also known as parallels, run parallel to the equator, while longitude lines, or meridians, run from the North Pole to the South Pole. These lines help sailors navigate the open seas. www.sailors.coffee #sailing #sailorscoffee #sailingtrivia #sailtrivia #sailinglifestyle

Waiting until the last moment to prepare for a high-altitude mountain climb or trek is a gamble with high stakes. The mountains demand respect and readiness; without proper preparation, you risk not only your goal but also your safety. Investing time and effort in thorough preparation is crucial. This ensures you can face the climb with confidence and resilience, fully equipped to handle the challenges that high altitudes present. Respect the mountain. Prepare diligently. Climb confidently. #MountainClimbing #Preparation #SafetyFirst #HighAltitude #OutdoorAdventure #ClimbingTips #altitudetraining #readyornot #mountainprep #mountains #highaltitudetraining