6. No Sailing on Fridays
Setting sail on a Friday—especially Friday the 13th—was widely dreaded by sailors. This superstition linked Friday to bad luck, partly due to its religious significance as the day of Christ’s crucifixion. Maritime history is peppered with tales of ill-fated Friday departures, reinforcing the fear. Even today, some mariners avoid beginning a voyage on this ominous day. Learn about the origins of Friday superstitions.
