Along the same lines as a st. Cristopher for drivers
2007-04-21 21:47:35 · 14 answers · asked by questor 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The Mariners Cross - is a good luck symbol for Christian Sailors. Do a google search - or start here :
http://www.sortprice.com/reviews/14k_Gold_Mariner's_Cross__14k_Gold_Mariner's_Cross
or :
www.nauticalgoldcreations.com - I know Hector and he does exquisite work.
Also, a gold coin beneath the mast -step is good luck. If you cannot unstep the mast or that position is a problem then a gold coin affixed to the mast is ok. We have both the Mariners Cross in gold and a gold coin for good measure.
2007-04-22 09:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by cat38skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boats in the mediterranean often paint an eye on the bow of their vessel to ward off the evil eye. Some sort of talisman with a depiction of an eye may work? See link.
2007-04-22 17:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Sean C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sailors are so superstitious they will count almost anything as a good luck charm. At various times we have put our faith in a piece of red plastic attached to our boat's bow, and a small glass of dried flowers gathered in Brittany. Ellen MacArthur sacrifices ginger biscuits (cookies) to the great god Neptune.
What about a brass sign reading "God does not deduct from our allotted lifespan the time spent sailing"? (http://www.nauticalia.com/uk-info/signs/1664.html)
Or more usefully, a barometer?
2007-04-22 00:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by kalessin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can't think of a good luck symbol but it is considered bad luck to whistle on a boat. Perhaps you could make him a plaque with this information.
2007-04-21 22:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A life preserver or a bottle of very expensive Champagne he can smash against the hull : P
2007-04-21 21:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Shienaran 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother insisted I have my latest boat blessed by the local parish priest. she is devoutly religious.. she put a set
of rosary beads and St Christopher medals in it also..
2007-04-22 01:08:52 · answer #6 · answered by Robert B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know most sailors are really superstitious. But I can't think for the life of me right now, what their talisman of fortune is. All thats popping into my head is Neptune..
2007-04-21 21:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about an EPIRB? (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) They may need more than just "good luck."
2007-04-22 03:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Wally T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a st.christopher would b perfect.
4 other tokens see link below.
2007-04-21 21:52:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's not an experienced sailor, then get him a horseshoe shaped life preserver.
2007-04-23 02:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋