Maritime type sayings-Post Yours

[loose_cannon]

"Promises made in a storm are forgotten in calm water".

[Tnexpat]

Here hold my beer and watch this!!

[leelindsay]

Hey Lady! Show us your T*ts

[Juan Morales]

Arrrrg. . . . useless buncha lubbers!

[afishinado]

For every foot of sea, I want ten feet of boat.

[wiley]

Ha, great stuff

[Sea Dad]

I made a list! 😁 

"Aye, Aye, Captain!": A sign of respect and acknowledgment from the crew to the captain, often heard in movies.

"All hands on deck!": A call for everyone to come help with something, usually during an emergency or when there's a lot of work to be done.

"Smooth sailing": Referring to a situation that's going well without any troubles.

"Batten down the hatches": Preparing for a storm by securing everything on deck and closing all openings (hatches) to prevent water from getting below deck.

"Dead in the water": When a boat isn't moving due to engine failure or other issues.

"Learning the ropes": Referring to the process of learning and becoming familiar with the various ropes and lines on a boat, often used to describe learning a new skill.

"Shipshape and Bristol fashion": Signifying that everything is in perfect order and well-organized.

"In the same boat": Meaning that two or more people are in the same difficult or challenging situation.

"By and large": Originally a nautical term to describe a ship's ability to sail both against and with the wind.

"Three sheets to the wind": Referring to someone who is very drunk, with "sheets" referring to the ropes that control sails on a ship.

"Anchors aweigh!": A cry to signal that the anchor is off the seabed and the ship is under way.

"Between the devil and the deep blue sea": Referring to a difficult or perilous situation with no easy choices.

"Sailing close to the wind": Referring to taking risks or pushing boundaries, often used metaphorically.

"A rising tide lifts all boats": An economic saying that suggests that when the general economy is doing well, everyone benefits.

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for": Encouraging taking risks and venturing into the unknown.