Many people love the sea, and there is nothing like being able to sail yourself. Courses like this day skipper course www.solentboattraining.co.uk/rya-sailing-courses/rya-day-skipper-practical-sailing are very popular with people wanting to learn the art of sailing and for many people there is nowhere better than being out at sea.
The sea has always been mysterious and the place of many ancient legends that go back centuries – here are just some of the popular legends of the sea that still are known today…
The Flying Dutchman – The ghostly ship the Flying Dutchman was said to sail the seas constantly, unable to ever come to land. Over the years, the ship reportedly gathered a band of the worst criminals of the seas who sail around terrorising those who are unfortunate enough to come across the ghostly ship.
Mermaids – The stories of mermaids go back through many centuries and many cultures have their own variations on the mermaids, from the selkies, the seal people of Orkney who shed their seal skins before coming ashore, to the enchanting sirens of ancient Greece.
There are many stories of their singing luring sailors to their deaths, so they are certainly not as innocent as those in the Disney film!
The Kraken – A monster that lives deep beneath the waves is another enduring legend of the sea – the huge squid that was easily capable of destroying entire ships was feared by many sailors, and old maps can often be found emblazoned with giant sea monsters like the Kraken.