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Sea mouse ( Aphrodita aculeata )

Aphrodita aculeata .

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Aphrodita aculeata on seabed at Firestone bay, Plymouth Sound.

Aphrodita aculeata on seabed.

A stranded sea mouse Aphrodita aculeata .

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Close up of Aphrodita aculeata head.

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Ventral view of Aphrodita aculeata .

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• Description

An oval bodied worm of around 10-20 cm long with a width of up to 6 cm. This polychaete has a distinctive covering of chaeta and bristles giving it a mat-like, 'felt' appearance. Some chaetae are iridescent giving the flanks a blue, green, yellow and bronze shimmer. The ventral underside is yellow/brown in colour and forms a ridged, flattened sole. The head is hidden but two horn-like palps protrude in front.

Recorded distribution in Britain and Ireland

Global distribution.

• Depth range

Identifying features

• A polychaete worm composed of around 40 segments covered with 15 pairs of elytra (scales).
• Dorsal surface is convex and completely covered in a dense mat of long, fine chaetae.
• A fringe is formed along the lateral lines by thick dark coloured bristles mixed with longer green, blue and gold iridescent cirri.
• The chaetae cover 15 pairs of smooth elytra.
• The long cirri project through from segments not bearing elytra.
• The ventral surface is a brownish yellow colour, flattened and heavily papillate.
• The concealed head has two pairs of sessile eyes either side of a single antenna.
• Two palps and two pairs of shorter tentacles protrude from the head.
• Additional information

Aphrodita aculeata is named after the Greek goddess of love. All members of the family Aphroditidae are characterized by scales (the elytra) on their back (dorsal surface) which, in Aphrodita aculeata , are covered by a conspicuous layer of long, fine chaetae forming a mat of 'felt'. Detailed descriptions of this species are given by Fordham (1925), Chamber & Muir (1997) and Barnich & Fiege (2000). Aphrodita aculeata is distinguished from Aphrodita alta and Aphrodita perarmata by the presence of iridescent lateral chaetae in Aphrodita aculeata (Barnich & Fiege, 2000). Individuals may be found washed up on shores after storms or stranded during low tides.

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Biology review

Biology information.

Little information on the biology of this species was found. However, a detailed description of its anatomy is given by Fordham (1925).

Feeding.  Mettam (1980) found that Aphrodita aculeata was an active predator feeding primarily on other worms, including both large active polychaetes and sedentary polychaetes. For example, the gut contents of Aphrodita aculeata were reported to contain the remains of Pectinaria and Lumbriconereis ; polynoids, nereids, sabellids and terebellid polychaetes; nemerteans, and very young crabs and hermit crabs. In laboratory experiments, Aphrodita aculeata did not feed unless buried and only attacked prey overnight. In the laboratory, it fed on Nephtys hombergi , Hediste diversicolor and Nereis virens . Prey was swallowed whole, head first, passing slowly into the intestine, and its remains were deposited in a faecal pellet in the same order, i.e. head first (Mettam, 1980). Swallowing large prey is a laboured process (Mettam, 1980), e.g. the king rag Nereis virens , is about three times the length of the sea mouse. The swallowing of Nereis virens by the sea mouse was likened "to a hedgehog swallowing a snake" (Gunnar Thorson pers comm. cited in Mettam, 1980).

Movement.  Mettam (1971) suggested that the wide body shape of Aphrodite aculeata was an adaptation to the 'slow crawling' mechanism of locomotion found in other polychaetes. Forward propulsion is achieved by the movement of individual parapodia in a 'fast stepping pattern' rather than the sinusoidal undulations characteristic of many other polychaete worms. For an illustration and detail of the musculature and mechanism involved see Mettam (1971).

Commensals.  Aphroditoidea are known to harbour a variety of organisms under their scales and chaetae. Aphrodita aculeata was reported to host several entoprocts, e.g. Loxosomella claviformis, Loxosomella fauveli and Loxosomella obesa (Chambers & Muir, 1997).

• Habitat preferences

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• Life history

Adult characteristics

Larval characteristics, life history information.

Little information on the reproduction and development of this species was found.

Gametogenesis.  Aphrodita aculeata is dioecious, i.e. has separate sexes. In females, the ova (eggs), and in males the sperm, develop from the peritoneal sheath of the blood vessels (except the major dorsal and ventral vessels and branches close to the intestine) (Fordham, 1925). The ova and sperm are released into the body cavity (coelum) where the sperm complete their development. Mature females can be identified by 'cream-coloured' eggs visible through the thin walls of the parapodia. In mature males, the coelum is filled with a milky fluid, i.e. sperm (Fordham, 1925). No spermatophore was observed, although sperm may be arranged in groups of up to four (Fordham, 1925). Presumably, large numbers of eggs and sperm are released although no estimate of fecundity was found.

Spawning.  Sperm and ova are shed through the nephridia (the annelid excretory organs) and their nephridiopores on the dorsal surface (Fordham, 1925). Mature males and females were observed at Plymouth in October when males were seen to spawn, although mature specimens were also collected in March (Fordham, 1925). Fordham (1925) also reported mature individuals in May and spawning in June (location unknown), and mature females in the Naples area in September. Individuals were observed spawning off Rame, Plymouth in November 1923 and mature females were collected in the Plymouth area in September 1930 (MBA, 1957). Thorson (1946) reports spawning in the Naples area in January and February, in aquaria in Naples in March, and mature females in the St Andrews area in May. Overall, Thorson (1946) suggested that spawning occurred in winter and spring.

Larval development.  Larval development is probably but not necessarily similar to related species of Aphroditidae such as Hermonia hystrix and to a lesser degree to members of the Polynoidae such as Harmothoe lunulata (as imbricata ). Larval development is lecithotrophic in the Aphroditidae so far studied i.e. Hermonia hystrix (Rouse & Pleijel, 2001). The larva is probably a ciliated, free-swimming trochophore, which develops into a juvenile composed of only a few segments on settlement. The larvae of Hermonia hystrix has a long pelagic phase (von Draschke, 1885 cited in Thorson, 1946). However, although Aphrodite aculeata were very common in the Øresund and, therefore, their larvae were expected to be common in the plankton, none were found in a four-year period (Thorson, 1946). Therefore, Thorson (1946) suggested that the larvae of Aphrodite aculeata either had a very short pelagic phase or non-pelagic development. However, no information on the larval development of this species was found.

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Recoverability.  No information on larval development, recruitment or population dynamics in this species was found. Thorson's observations (Thorson, 1946) suggest that larvae either have a very short pelagic phase or no pelagic phase, perhaps developing on the sea bed. In Polynoe , eggs are incubated under the elytra, however, brooding has not been observed in Aphrodita (Fordham, 1925). Therefore, dispersal potential by larval transport is probably low. However, the adults are probably highly mobile, are common and widespread. Recruitment probably occurs by adult recolonization and subsequent good local recruitment from short-lived or benthic larvae. Therefore, recoverability may be high, although no evidence was found.

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See Disney World from the Water: Sea Raycer Rentals

If you’ve ever taken the monorail or ferry to the Magic Kingdom, chances are you’ve seen little blue and whites boats zipping around in the waters of Bay Lake. You may have thought, “Geeze, those folks look like they’re having fun.” Guess what, they are!

Here’s everything you need to know:

Where can I rent a Sea Raycer?

Sea Raycers are available at the resorts that have marinas. These are: Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, Yacht & Beach Club, Boardwalk, Old Key West, Caribbean Beach Resort, Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter, and Coronado Springs. Sea Raycers are also available at Captain Jack’s Marina at Downtown Disney.

Are any of these locations better or worse than the others?

Depending on where you rent, there are three different waterways to explore. If you rent at the GF, Poly, Contemporary, WL, or FW, you’ll be riding around Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon. This allows you to drive up almost to the gates of the Magic Kingdom. Cool! Magic Kingdom area rentals can also drive around the now abandoned River Country attraction. There’s not tons to see, but the nostalgia factor is meaningful for some.

Rentals from the Yacht & Beach and Boardwalk will be exploring Crescent Lake and the canal down to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Rentals from the other resorts will be exploring those resorts and the Downtown Disney area.

Personally, I find the Magic Kingdom area to be the most interesting.

Can anyone rent these boats?

Yep. You don’t need to be staying at one of the hotels where the Sea Raycers are available. You don’t even need to be staying on Disney property.

What’s it going to cost me?

30 minutes = $32 45 minutes = $40 60 minutes = $45

Tax is additional.

Are there any discounts available?

There are sometimes boat rental discounts for WDW annual pass holders or DVC members. Whenever I sign on for a new activity, I run through the list of cards in my pocket with the cast member at the register (D23, AAA, DVC, Disney Visa, Annual Pass). I’ve often found hidden discounts this way.

There’s a maximum of two people allowed. There is also a weight limit of 320 pounds per boat. If you’re a larger person, you may not be able to ride with a companion.

Can two adults ride with a small child?

Nope. The two person maximum applies no matter what the age/size of the people.

I have more than one child. Any suggestions on how to make the Sea Raycers work for us?

I have three children in my family and all the kids wanted a Sea Raycer ride. Big dilemma. Our solution was to rent the boat for an hour. My husband took each child out for 20 minutes, while I stayed on shore playing in the sand with the other two. Just let the dock attendant that this is what you’d like to do.

Are there rules about who can drive the boat?

Sea Raycer drivers must be at least 12 years old AND at least five feet tall. Particularly petite guests may find it challenging to reach the pedal.

Guests ages 12-15 may drive the boat if they have a passenger at least 16 years old with a driver’s license. Guests 16 and up with a driver’s license may pilot a Sea Raycer on their own. Guests ages 12-17 must have a parent or guardian sign a release. All boat drivers age 16 and up must show a photo ID with their age listed.

Any other rules?

All Sea Raycer passengers must wear life vests. These are available to borrow free of charge at the marinas.

Are the boats difficult to drive?

Not really. The cast members at the rental station will explain it all to you, and there are instructions on the dashboard. You do have to make sure that the driver is capable of following signage instructions and steering around buoys. If you’ve driven other motorized vehicles, you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

What happens if I have a problem?

There are patrol boats that make regular rounds through the WDW waterways. If you stall out or have other difficulties, stay put and the patrol will find you quickly.

Can I take my baby on a Sea Raycer with me?

Are the Sea Raycers handicapped accessible?

All drivers and passengers are required to step in and out of the boat to an elevated dock. A fair amount of mobility is required to do this.

Do I need a reservation?

This depends on the time of year and time of day. If WDW is super busy AND it’s hot out, you may need a reservation, but it is often possible to walk up and rent without a reservation. If you’d like to make a reservation, call 407-WDW-PLAY.

Will I get wet?

Possibly. You’re not going to get soaked, but boats are quite low in the water. If you go fast, there’s a good chance you’ll get hit with some spray.

Can I rent a Sea Raycer to see the fireworks?

Sorry, no. Rental hours are usually 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All rentals must be in before dark.

Can I bring a cold beer out on the water with me?

Sounds good, but unfortunately no. No food or beverage of any kind is allowed in the Sea Raycers.

How does weather impact Sea Raycer rentals?

You’ll still be able to rent if there’s just a mist or light shower. If the rain is heavy or there is lightning in area, the Bay Patrol will wave you in. Your fee will be prorated if you have to come in early due to the weather.

For your own person comfort, if the weather is particularly hot you may actually want to wear a light t-shirt under your life vest to keep the plastic from sticking to your body. And you should always wear sunscreen out on the water. Those rays can be brutal.

How fast will I be going?

This depends a bit on the weight of the passengers and the choppiness of the water, but the maximum Sea Raycer speed is about 20 mph. There are many areas where the boats must be driven much slower than this, for example in the narrow canal between Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Guests who are used to speed boats may feel that the Sea Raycers are quite slow. The thrill is more in the water-level view of sights, rather than in the speed.

What do I do with my stuff while I’m out on the boat?

Most of the rental locations have lockers available to stow your gear while you’re out on the water.

Can I bring my camera on the boat?

Well, I did. But you should be aware that it may get wet from water spray. And make sure you keep it on a tether of some sort. If you drop it in the water, there’s no getting it back.

So, water mice, that’s the scoop. Have you rented these boats? Did you like it? Did your kids? Did you find that it was worth the money? Let us know in the comments below.

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17 thoughts on “ See Disney World from the Water: Sea Raycer Rentals ”

Hi there. Just made my way here (August 2019), but following some advice from you book, this info seems to contradict what your book says, and feels way out of date. I don’t believe you can rent boats any longer at many of the resorts detailed in this article can you? (eg at Old Key West)?

If not, do you have plans to update it ot remove it, as it could confuse people like me trying to use your info to plan a trip, but then find it is out of date (by several years).

One of my great childhood memories is touring 7-Seas Lagoon from a 2 person boat with my Dad. It was my first trip to Disney World – I was in 7th grade. We stayed in Ft. Wilderness, in what I still believe is the best camp site. We are preparing for our 6th trip to Disney with our 5 children. We are planning to rent a Sea Raycer for the first time (will have the children take turns). I cannot wait to see if they enjoy as much as I did!

Also, one of the “rules” is that smaller boats always must defer to larger boats. Since the Sea Raycer is always the smallest boat, it must defer to all other boats.

Hi, we just rented Sea Raycers last week at the Polynesian. Some things you wrote don’t quite jive with our experience. You wrote:

“Sea Raycer drivers must be at least 12 years old AND at least five feet tall. Particularly petite guests may find it challenging to reach the pedal.”

There is no pedal. In fact, leg room for taller guests (I’m only 6’0″) is a little cramped. You control the speed of the boat with a throttle located on your right-hand side.

You wrote: “Guests ages 12-15 may drive the boat if they have a passenger at least 16 years old with a driver’s license. Guests 16 and up with a driver’s license may pilot a Sea Raycer on their own. Guests ages 12-17 must have a parent or guardian sign a release. All boat drivers age 16 and up must show a photo ID with their age listed.”

Our 5’4″ 17-year old daughter who does NOT have a driver’s license had her own boat; she was alone in the boat. I did need to sign a release, but she drove the boat alone. I went in another boat with my other daughter (9 years old).

It was an awesome experience, VERY highly recommended. The staff is very specific with instructions about where you may go & where you need to be at “no-wake” (slow) speed (through canals & narrow passages & near docks).

There are plenty of boat patrols & be sure to stay FAR from the ferries.

We enjoyed 7-Seas Lagoon & Bay Lake quite a bit.

You should also mention that the driver is not allowed to take pictures unless the boat is stopped & in neutral. A passenger may take pictures.

This was the 1st time we’d done it & it is now a must-do on all future trips. 🙂

This is a “must do” for me when I’m at the world. I prefer renting at riverside and taking a leisurely stole up the Sassagoula river, I enjoy driving in the river more then the wide open lake. In regard to the speed of the boats, I always track my trip using GPS. I have found all the boats to have a top speed of 17.5 MPH on calm water with no wind and a 180 lb. driver.

Couple of clarifications – marinas open for rentals at 11, rather than 10. (This is the case during the slower times of year that I visit, so they may well open earlier during busier seasons.)

Also, part of the renter’s agreement that you sign includes a “no photography” clause. So while you can probably take photos without getting in trouble, they don’t want you doing it.

Someone also asked about how “peppy” the boats are. My experience going back to 1999 is that these go in phases. Back in the mid-2000s especially, the boats had become really sluggish. But since about 2009, they have gotten back to their old “lots-of-energy” selves.

A tip for those who may want to try jumping a wake – you’ll get a smoother jump if the wake is moving in the same direction as you are, rather than coming toward you. The latter one can get quite bumpy.

Also, if memory serves me correctly you have to be 15 to drive . But this is only a memory and not confirmed.

There are no pedals on a sea racer….so there is no danger of “not reaching the pedals”….. Have you actually ever been in one?

I did the water sprite back in the fall of 07. BEST. IDEA. EVER.

My buddy and I rented two boats on a particularly slow day from the contemporary resort. Tooled around bay lake and the seven seas. Even had one of the transport boats get mad and honk at me cause apparently I was “too close” It was wonderful and something I will do every time I go back; weather permitting of course.

Coronado Springs’ marina has been closed for quite a while now. Although it still shows as having one on the wdw website unfortunately there are no more boat/bike rentals available at CSR.

Oy. That will teach me to confirm things via the WDW site. Thanks for the correction.

Just an FYI: Port Orleans French Quarter doesn’t have a marina, only Riverside. The french ship boats have a dock but no rentals or anything.

That’s a great clarification. Thanks for the input.

I’ve rented once from the Polynesian and my family found them fun. Question though: I’ve heard the ones in the smaller waterways have smaller engines. Can anyone validate that?

I’ve never heard this. To the best of my knowledge, all the Sea Raycers have the same 9.9 hp engines.

Always a must do on my trips. I enjoy the boats, have beaten the ferry (exercising appropriate caution & following rules) and have explored all three waterways.

My kids have always loved the boats in the Magic Kingdom area and when they could finally take their own boat they were thrilled. I particularly enjoyed the views of the hotels and Magic Kindom from a different perspective and I get to stop and take my time enjoying the ride.

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Despite its name, the sea mouse is not a type of vertebrate , but a type of worm. These bristled worms live in muddy ocean bottoms. Here you can learn more about these interesting ocean animals .

Description

The sea mouse is a wide worm—it grows to about 6 inches long and 3 inches wide. It is a segmented worm (so, it's related to earthworms you'd find in your yard). The sea mouse has 40 segments. Looking at its dorsal (upper) side, it is hard to see these segments as they are covered with long bristles (setae, or chaetae) that resemble fur, one characteristic that gives this worm its name (there's another, more racy one, described below).

The sea mouse has several types of setae—these bristles are made of chitin and are hollow. Some of the finest bristles on the back of a sea mouse are much smaller in width than a human hair. Despite its drab appearance in some situations, the setae of a sea mouse are capable of producing spectacular iridescence.

On the worm's underside, its segments are clearly visible. The segments have leg-like appendages on each side called parapodia. Sea mice propel themselves by swinging the parapodia back and forth.

The sea mouse may be brown, bronze, black or yellow in appearance, and may appear iridescent in certain light.

Classification

• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Annelida
• Class : Polychaeta
• Subclass : Aciculata
• Order : Phyllodocida
• Suborder : Aphroditiformia
• Family : Aphroditidae
• Genus : Aphroditella
• Species : hastata

The species described here, Aphroditella hastata , was previously known as Aphrodita hastata .

There is another sea mouse species, Aphrodita aculeata , that lives in the eastern Atlantic along the coast of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea .

It is said that the genus name Aphroditella is a reference to the goddess Aphrodite. Why this name for such a strange-looking animal? The reference is supposed because of the resemblance of a sea mouse (particularly the underside) to a female human's genitalia.

The sea mouse eats polychaete worms and small crustaceans, including crabs.

Reproduction

Sea mice have separate sexes (there are males and females). These animals reproduce sexually by releasing eggs and sperm into the water.

Habitat and Distribution

The sea mouse species Aphroditella hastata is found in temperate waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Chesapeake Bay.

The bristles are covered with mud and mucus - this worm likes to live in muddy bottoms, and can be found in water from 6 feet to over 6000 feet deep. Since they usually live in muddy bottoms, they are not easy to find, and are usually only observed if dragged up with fishing gear or if they are thrown on the shore in storms.

The Sea Mouse and Science

Back to the sea mouse's setae - the setae of sea mice may be paving the way for new developments in tiny technology. In an experiment reported by New Scientist in 2010, researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology plucked fine setae from dead sea mice, and then placed a charged gold electrode at one end. Into the other end, they passed charged copper or nickel atoms, which were attracted to the gold on the opposite end. This filled the setae with charged atoms and created a nanowire—the largest nanowire yet produced.

Nanowires can be used for linking parts of electronic circuits, and for making tiny health sensors used within the human body, so this experiment could have important applications.

Sources and Further Information

• Fauchald, K. 2012. Aphroditella hastata (Moore, 1905) . In: Read, G.; Fauchald, K. (2012). World Polychaeta database. World Register of Marine Species
• jonbailey. Sea Mouse Nanowires . 
• Meinkoth, N. A. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Sea Creatures. 1981. Alfred A. Knopf: New York. p. 414-415.
• Memorial University of Newfoundland. Sea Mouse . 
• Moore, J.P. 1905. A New Species of Sea-mouse (Aphrodita hastata) From Eastern Massachusetts . 
• Parker, A.R., et. al. 2001. Photonic engineering. Aphrodite's iridescence. Nature . 
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Aphrodita aculeata Linnaeus, 1758

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How to: replace a halyard

• Theo Stocker
• November 1, 2020

Rubicon 3’s Rachael Sprot explains how to avoid losing the lines in the mast, whether you're replacing an old halyard for new or mousing the mast over winter

Halyards need taking out of the mast if you’re unstepping the mast or the line needs replacing. It is pretty straightforward, but there are a few steps to follow to make sure you don’t create more problems in the process. Replacing a failed halyard at sea is an entirely different matter, and we’re not covering that in this article. Halyards run up to the top of the mast and then back down inside. Sometimes they go down inside a channel, but usually they’re loose, often alongside cables for your lights and instruments.

Mousing line

It’s crucial they never get twisted, so it’s much safer to replace a halyard with a mousing line than it is to feed in a new halyard from scratch. It doesn’t matter too much what the mousing line is, as long as it’s strong and thin enough. It should be twice the length of your mast, plus enough to take it back to the cockpit if you’re leaving the mast up, or to tie back on itself if you’re lifting the mast out.

Pick the correct end from which to mouse the halyard. It’s best not to use the standing end that’s attached to the sails, as there are often fittings on this end. Start at the working cockpit end. You may even find that a flat loop has been spliced into the end of a braid-on-braid line to make this process easier.

Joining lines

Securely attaching the mousing line is key. If you’ve got heavy halyards and very narrow sheaves then sewing the lines together end-to-end is best. If you have lightweight halyards then tying the mousing line to the halyard tail with a rolling hitch, and then taping over it to cover any edges that could snag should be sufficient. Once tied, give the line a good pull to ensure everything is secure.

Work the line through

Flake out the mousing line in the cockpit so it can run freely, and secure the end so you don’t lose it. Pull through from the standing end, keeping the mousing line under control. If the line gets stuck, gently work the line back and forwards; sometimes the knot or join will need gentle encouragement to get through the sheave.

Make secure

With the halyard out, make one end of the mousing line secure to the base of the mast, and the other end either back to itself, or tied to a secure point in the cockpit. Finally, label each halyard as you go. It is easy to forget which is which and therefore make mistakes when re-rigging.

To re-mouse the halyards, flake out the halyard, attach the working end to the mousing line that comes from the masthead, and check they are secure, before pulling back through. Ensure you keep hold of the standing end so it doesn’t disappear to the top of the mast. You may need to manually work the line through the sheave at the bottom of the mast.

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20 Best Sailing Movies of all Time

Last Updated by

Daniel Wade

June 15, 2022

If you have been looking forward to curling up on the couch, grabbing a bowl of popcorn, and watching some captivating movies, this can be a good time. A good sailing movie can be perfect given that you'll hear a few lines that you're already familiar with when on the dock or setting sail.

This can be a perfect time to binge-watch some of the best sailing movies.

So in no particular order, we'll highlight 20 of the best sailing movies of all time. From the brutal and dramatic tales of man vs. sea to inspirational explorations and expeditions, we've covered it all. Keep reading and you'll be inspired while waiting to get off dry land when it's safe to do so.

Table of contents

All is Lost (2013)

For lone sailors, All is Lost is probably the best movie to give you a glimpse of what might go wrong for you if you decide to sail the big blue ocean alone. With a near-mute performance as an old man who loves sailing alone, Robert Redford puts in an almost quasi-silent performance by portraying the ordeal of what a lone sailor can undergo when the sea turns on you.

Directed by JC Chandor, there's only one person on the screen throughout the film. He's all alone in the vast sea with his damaged boat. He has to become tough, resourceful, and calm even when things turn against him. Single-character movies are a rarity even today but this is a great survival film that perfectly depicts what could happen even to the hardest lone sailors out there.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

Directed by the talented Peter Weir, this critically-acclaimed movie was nominated for 10 Oscars and won for best cinematography and sound editing. Depicting the return of the high-seas adventure, this movie is skillfully and meticulously adapted from the historical novel by Patrick O'Brian set during the Napoleonic Wars and starring Russell Crowe.

Crowe plays an arrogant captain who pushes his ship crew to the limits while trying to capture a French warship. This movie offers action-packed battle scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This movie gives you an insight of what sailors undergo in their struggles to make it through the high-seas alive.

Captain Ron (1992)

With little sailing experience but with an inherited yacht moored on an offshore island Martin Short hires charismatic Captain Ron to take them back to Florida. The voyage isn't as easy as they expected as they have to face pirates, breakdowns, and other obstacles. They all get more than what they bargained for.

Portrayed by Kurt Russell, Captain Ron depicts the misadventures of a nominal sailing character that is hired by an upper-middle-class father to guide a yacht through the Caribbean. From the marine accidents, pirates, guerilla carnivals to malfunctioning equipment, and Russell's croaked absurdities, this movie is just full of double humor and worthy performance. 

Wind (1992)

As one of the biggest races in competitive sailing, America's Cup is often associated with rich people competing in weird-looking boats. But this movie changes this as it takes viewers through the eyes of tanned and rugged Will Parker as played by Matthew Modine. He's hired by a self-made millionaire (Cliff Robertson) to lead his crew in the competition.

Together with his girlfriend Kate who is an equally skilled sailor, Parker intends to win America's Cup but Kate is thrown off the crew leaving Parker angry. When the crew loses America's Cup to the Australians, Parker decides to form his own syndicate to win back the cup. 

White Squall (1996)

This movie follows a young man's adventure movie that follows a group of high school students who boards the brigantine ship called Albatross for their senior year at sea. They sail to the tip of South America and back. They get to accept responsibility, learn how to be sailors, and grow up.

The skipper of the ship, Christopher Sheldon together with the 13 teenage boys set sail for an eight-month voyage. The boys soon discover Sheldon's psyche gradations, rattling tension, and freak storms that sink the ship. As a sailor, you'll be disturbed by the fact that four students and two crew members drown, leaving skipper Sheldon facing a fierce tribunal, tortured conscience, and grieving parents and students.

Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

As one of the greatest epic movies of the 1960s, English Captain Bligh is on a sea voyage to transport breadfruit from England to Jamaica. He is so abusive that he gets on the nerves of his crew members, especially 1st Lieutenant, Fletcher Christian.

Tension eases when they reach Jamaica and the crew indulges in the island's lifestyle but the captain claps some members of his crew in irons as they try to desert. Further abuses lead Fletcher to inspire a mutiny against the Captain. Fletcher and his men set the Captain and his loyal members afloat in a rowboat. This movie offers a realistic depiction of a larger-than-life character that most sailors are known for. 

Dead Calm (1989)

Starring Billy Zane, Nicole Kidman, Sam Neil, and a gorgeous 60 ft. ketch, Dead Calm revolves around a mass-murderer who kidnaps and seduces a young beautiful woman after leaving a husband to die on a vessel whose crew he has just murdered.

This movie was filmed in the Whitsundays Islands of Australia, which is one of the best sailing destinations in the world. Bringing forth an epic combination of deadly sailing conditions , complete isolation from the rest of the world, and a skillful villain aboard the vessel, this movie is thrilling and will leave you looking behind your back whenever you're out there on the sea.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

This adventure-comedy follows the high journeys of Steve Zissou, a character adaptation of French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. It follows his ocean expedition when tracking the ‘jaguar shark' that apparently ate his partner, Esteban.

Esteban had been working with Zissou on a documentary about mysterious circumstances by a shark. This is a sharp film with lots of fun and adventure on the sea.

Kon-Tiki (2012)

Legendary Norwegian explorer and ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl believes that the South Sea Islands were originally colonized by South Americans. Thor, who fears water and doesn't know how to swim, partakes on a voyage in 1947 to prove his belief. Together with five crew members, set sail from Peru on a balsa-wood ancient raft.

Even though their only modern equipment is a radio, they have to navigate through the ocean while relying on stars and ocean currents and they achieve the impossible after exhausting three months at the sea. This is a very spirited adventure that depicts what's possible when we believe in our dreams. 

Maidentrip (2013)

A 14-year-old sailor by the name Laura Dekker sets sail on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the world's youngest sailor. Laura sets out from Holland and sails throughout the world. Apart from the occasional foul language that Laura uses now and then on the documentary, this is an excellent film that shows what one can achieve when he/she lives her dream and works hard towards achieving it.

The documentary, however, doesn't suggest that Laura is alarmingly young to sail across the unforgiving Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Instead, she's depicted as an independent outsider who is looking for paradise in a never-ending sea. 

Adrift (2018)

In most cases, sailors seem to never anticipate that they may sail directly into a catastrophic hurricane and this is exactly what Richard Sharp and Tami Oldham do when they sail directly in one of the worst hurricanes ever recorded in history.

Tami awakes in the aftermath of the hurricane to find their boat in ruins and Richard is badly injured. And because they do not have any hope that they would ever get help or get rescued, Tami is left with two options: sit there and perish or find strength and determination to save herself as well as the only man she's ever loved.

Turning Tide (En Solitaire) (2013)

In this daring tale, this movie portrays how a fearless sailor known as Yann Kermadec finds a lot of obstacles in his biggest race as a two-hander named Turning Tide falls flat. In a nail-biting tension, the story begins when Kermadec replaces the main skipper in the Vendee Globe on short notice.

After some smooth sailing, things go eerily wrong for the sailor as his ship is damaged and he's forced to anchor off the Canary Islands to repair it. When he gets back on his journey, he soon discovers that a Mauritanian teenage boy has sneaked inside the boat and he has no option but to sail with him at least until they cross the Atlantic Ocean.

The Old Man and the Sea (1958)

An old Cuban angler known as Spencer Tracy is so unlucky that he hasn't caught any fish in 84 days. And despite the commitment of a young boy to bring him food, the angler fears that he's forever lucky but catches a small fish on his 85th day, so he decides to keep fishing.

When one of his many fishing lines hooks a large marlin, he decides not to go back to the shore until he reels it in. For almost two days and nights, he has no choice but to sit there and do everything he can to redeem himself from what seems like a perpetual failure.

Morning Light (2008)

By entering the TRANSPAC, which is one of the world's best open-ocean competitions, 15 young men and women prepare for a sailing adventure of their lives. With world-class teachers, these sailors begin intense training in Hawaii but only reach a climax in an elimination process that comes in the form of who-stays-and-who-goes process.

This documentary follows these sailors for six months as they embark on a 2,300-mile sailing ordeal, which starts in Los Angeles and ends in Honolulu.

The Perfect Storm (2000)

Created by Wolfgang Petersen, The Perfect Storm is a blockbuster that's big on visuals and depicts an action-packed escapade on the water as Captain Billy Tyne and his crew set on a fishing expedition aboard a ship known as Andrea Gail.

They're soon caught up in a catastrophic destructive storm when they decide to risk the storm and have to deal with a very powerful hurricane. At the height of their fishing expedition, their ice machine breaks down and the only way to ensure that their catch doesn't go stale is by hurrying back to the shore to sell their catch. This is exactly why they decide to risk their lives and it doesn't turn out as they expected.

Captain Phillips (2013)

When Captain Richard Phillips takes command of an unarmed container ship known as MV Maersk Alabama from the port of Salalah in Oman, they anticipate that they'll be attacked by Somali Pirates on their way to Mombasa, Kenya.

They attack the ship and Captain Phillips has to use his wits and diplomacy to negotiate with the pirates and save his crew. 

Maiden (2018)

As the saying goes; what a man can do a woman can do even better. This is exactly what's depicted by this sailing movie that follows the life of Tracy Edwards as she leads the first all-female crew when competing in the Whitbread Round the World Race.

Covering 33,000 miles and lasting for nine months, this is a truly grueling race that depicts the corrosive sexism that still exists in the sailing world as well as the ocean terrors that sailors have to deal with during voyages or competitions. 

Chasing Bubbles (2016)

This is a captivating documentary that follows the journey of Alex Rust who is a free spirit who gives the normal life to sail around the world. Alex is brought up as a farm boy but becomes a stock trader in Indiana. At the age of 25, he decides to abandon his life in Chicago, buys a modest sailboat known as Bubbles and embarks on a very unique free-spirited voyage. It takes him three years to sail around the world and to quench his insatiable curiosity while meeting great people and fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a free soul.

This is a breathtaking travelogue that depicts the sailing life of a truly absorbing character.

180° South (2010)

Directed by Chris Malloy, this is a sailing documentary that covers the journey of Jeff Johnson as he travels from Ventura, California to Patagonia in Chile. He does this to retrace the same trip covered by Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins in 1968.

While the two initial explorers made the journey on the land, Johnson travels by sea using a small boat.

Deep Water (2006)

This movie follows the true-life story of Donald Crowhurst, an inexperienced British sailor who enters the Golden Globe, which is the first nonstop boat race in the world. Donald puts up his home as collateral to gain financial backing to compete in the race but soon finds himself on the wrong end of things as he enters the race under-prepared.

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Mercury Mercury Water Mouse Boat

2000 Mercury Water Mouse, with a rarely used 2006 Yacht Club Trailer.

15 HP Mercury 4-Stroke engine (no mixing of oil and gas & runs quieter than a 2-stroke engines)

Key electric start. (no pulling of rope to start)

Special made cockpit cover.

Quicksilver control and steering system

8 gallon built-in fuel tank

It started right up a few weeks ago and ran fine.

A very rare boat to own, especially in this condition.

Only run in fresh water.

Sleek two-passenger boat.

A person 6' or more has plenty of room for their legs.

Achieves speeds of about 22 mph and is extremely maneuverable, which is plenty fast for a boat this size.

All ages are enjoying time on the water in this zippy little craft.

Perfect speed for adults and grandchildren to have fun and cruise around in.

Boat is very light, and can easily be towed by almost any vehicle!

Mercury created and developed this innovative design with fun in mind, yet to withstand a very demanding 365-day rental environment.

This one was privately owned and has had very little use.

The boat consists of three major components:

• Durable, impact resistant hull made of re-cyclable polyethylene
• ABS plastic deck with an acrylic cap for a high gloss finish
• Polyethylene liner and seat of course,

Specifications:

Length ------------------------------------------------------ 10 feet 5 inches

Width ------------------------------------------------------- 53 inches

Weight ------------------------------------------------------ 360 pounds (boat only without fuel)

Transom Height ------------------------------------------ 16 inches

Maximum Horsepower --------------------------------- 15 horsepower

Capacity --------------------------------------------------- 2 people (320 pounds maximum)

Total Capacity -------------------------------------------- 480 pounds (with motor, fuel, and people)

Maximum Speed with 8 gal. fuel and 260 lbs. --- 24 mph with 15 horsepower

2006 Yacht Trailer

The trailer is also in excellent condition. Only used twice a year.

Tires are practically new and in great condition with lots of life left in them.

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Diverse blue ocean creatures of nature remain a mystery to many people, including the humble yet fascinating sea mouse characteristics. These worms are small, but they pack a punch with body length covered with poisonous setae/spines! While their distribution is expansive all over the world, it's best to stay away from them because if these little guys get too close and prick then prepare for some major pain!  These tiny beings are related to being elusive. They're also incredibly small with an average size smaller than your fingernail!

These tiny polychaete critters live in burrows on soft sediment near shorelines including mudflats, salt marshes, and beaches. They live in muddy seabeds all around Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. These sand dwellers inhabit marine environments feeding primarily at night by filtering microorganisms through their gills while defending themselves against predators using sharp spikes located near its tail end; these defenses also come in handy when it comes time to mate because females will use them during courtship displays.

Read on to discover all about these creatures. For more relatable content, check out these jellyfish facts and giant oarfish facts for kids.

Sea Mouse Interesting Facts

It is a small, spindly sea segmented worm covered with poisonous setae, belonging to sea mouse phylum Annelida.

This annelid insect is related to the Polychaeta class of invertebrates. This means that it is a segmented worm with a tough, leathery skin called an exoskeleton. These mice have rows and rows of feather-like bristles on their head and along the length of their long body.

The mysterious oceanic polychaete worm's population is currently unknown, but it has been estimated that there could be up to one million of these tiny creatures living in the deep seabed.

These worms are found in the darkest muddy depths of the ocean.

The iridescent sea mouse habitat includes depths of our muddy oceans and lurks just below waves. Little is known about their habitats, but scientists theorize they may have to be near algae or kelp.

The parapodia sea mouse might be hard to find but it lives in a sea mouse group of around 10-15 members.

We know very little about what their natural lifespans might look like so it's hard for us to say for sure! However, it has been estimated that a sea mouse lives for about 5-10 years long, surviving against predators with its setae.

Sea mice are a species of small worms that lay eggs. This is how sea mouse reproduction happens.

The sea mouse has a conservation status of Least Concern. Scientists are baffled by the commonality of sea mice. Despite their abundant population and conservation status, they have yet to be studied in depth.

Sea Mouse Fun Facts

The sea mouse is a small marine life worm. It uses tiny claws to cling onto rocks for camouflage or darts away quickly when in danger. It has no eyes but it can sense vibrations through its whiskers that help it find prey like shrimp, crabs, fish eggs, or other invertebrates on the ocean floor where there is little light due to murky water depth at night time. It goes dormant deep below the surface until someone disturbs them once again.

These worms are an interesting and sometimes bizarre iridescent species. Though they may not be cute, their unique appearance is certainly memorable!

The sea mouse aphrodita is a very social worm that has an amazing array of ways for communicating with each other underwater such as using touch by rubbing against one another, scents released into the water while swimming or diving which allows scent trails leading back home after being away for weeks at a time. These chemical messages act like breadcrumbs showing others what food sources exist nearby on different parts of shorelines so friends can find new places without having much exploration work done first hand- saving energy consumption costs associated with finding food!

These tiny worms - which we call 'sea mice'- usually measure around 3-7 in (7-16 cm) from head to tail tip. In order to avoid being spotted by hungry predators as well as other dangerous marine life, these pudgy critters camouflage themselves with intricate patterning on their backside-a natural skill acquired through evolution over time.

These chaetae-covered critters may be small in size, but this does not mean that they don't have impressive speed! In fact, the sea mouse's escape skills make them some of nature's most vicious hunters as well--quickly flipping over on their backs when startled by a predator lurking nearby before scampering away with rapid speeds once again. They can go as much as 0.22 mph (0.35 kph) on land and in water.

On average, they weigh just 0.002-0.004 lb (1-2 g), which is only about the weight of a quarter. They're almost 25 times smaller than walleye fish .

They are known by their Latin name, Aphrodita aculeata. Both female and male species of sea mice go simply by the same moniker that is given to them at birth.

The sea mouse aphrodita babies are born without a specific name, but they have their own language. It uses squeaks and clicks to communicate with family members in the same group as canine pups do!

Sea mice are the most deadly creatures in all of the ocean. They will attack any unfortunate creatures that appear too close, even crabs ! When they feel threatened, these small worms flip around and use their tails as a weapon against an attacker's eyes or other sensitive organs. They don't just feed on crustaceans, sometimes you can find them feasting on fish eggs and algae bloom near shorelines. Sea mice live among the predators like Atlantic cod .

The sea mouse aphrodita are surprisingly aggressive despite their size. They rely on stealth and speed to hunt, using bristles and spines that can be lethal in an instant as a last resort when cornered or threatened by other animals.

A sea mouse aphrodita appears like a small rodent often found on the seashore, but it's not just any ordinary animal. Its body is covered with super poisonous bristles; they really shouldn't be made into pets!

The sea mouse (Aphrodita aculeata) is iridescent, which is a beautiful and sometimes elusive phenomenon. These worms produce this effect by using cells called photocytes that contain granules full of pigment molecules like melanin for light brown or black or carotenoids for gold/orange coloration on their skin.

The worm is named Aphrodite, after the Greek goddess of love and beauty. A sea mouse has the word 'sea' because it lives in the ocean, not on land as most rodents do. It's also called 'mouse,' which seems to make sense based on its size, smaller than your average rodent.

Sea mice are known for their poisonous bristles, but they're not the only worms that use poison as a defense. Some mammals like the Cuban solenodon also have super poisonous bites ! Sea mice bristles are so powerful that just one prick can make you fatally sick. So, as is obvious, don't consider a sea mouse edible!

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A warming island’s mice are breeding out of control and eating seabirds. An extermination is planned.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Mice accidentally introduced to a remote island near Antarctica 200 years ago are breeding out of control because of climate change, and they are eating seabirds and causing major harm in a special nature reserve with “unique biodiversity.”

Now conservationists are planning a mass extermination using helicopters and hundreds of tons of rodent poison, which needs to be dropped over every part of Marion Island’s 115 square miles (297 square kilometers) to ensure success.

If even one pregnant mouse survives, their prolific breeding ability means it may have all been for nothing.

The Mouse-Free Marion project — pest control on a grand scale — is seen as critical for the ecology of the uninhabited South African territory and the wider Southern Ocean. It would be the largest eradication of its kind if it succeeds.

The island is home to globally significant populations of nearly 30 bird species and a rare undisturbed habitat for wandering albatrosses — with their 10-foot wingspan — and many others.

Undisturbed, at least, until stowaway house mice arrived on seal hunter ships in the early 1800s, introducing the island’s first mammal predators.

The past few decades have been the most significant for the damage the mice have caused, said Dr. Anton Wolfaardt, the Mouse-Free Marion project manager. He said their numbers have increased hugely, mainly due to rising temperatures from climate change, which has turned a cold, windswept island into a warmer, drier, more hospitable home.

“They are probably one of the most successful animals in the world. They’ve got to all sorts of places,” Wolfaardt said. But now on Marion Island, “their breeding season has been extended, and this has resulted in a massive increase in the densities of mice.”

Mice don’t need encouragement. They can reproduce from about 60 days old and females can have four or five litters a year, each with seven or eight babies.

Rough estimates indicate there are more than a million mice on Marion Island. They are feeding on invertebrates and, more and more, on seabirds — both chicks in their nests and adults.

This undated photo shows sooty albatrosses on Marion Island, part of the Port Edwards Islands, a South African territory in the southern Indian Ocean near Antarctica. (Stefan Schoombie via AP)

A single mouse will feed on a bird several times its size. Conservationists snapped a photo of one perched on the bloodied head of a wandering albatross chick.

The phenomenon of mice eating seabirds has been recorded on only a handful of the world’s islands.

The scale and frequency of mice preying on seabirds on Marion has risen alarmingly, Wolfaardt said, after the first reports of it in 2003. He said the birds have not developed the defense mechanisms to protect themselves against these unfamiliar predators and often sit there while mice nibble away at them. Sometimes multiple mice swarm over a bird.

Conservationists estimate that if nothing is done, 19 seabird species will disappear from the island in 50 to 100 years, he said.

“This incredibly important island as a haven for seabirds has a very tenuous future because of the impacts of mice,” Wolfaardt said.

The eradication project is a single shot at success, with not even a whisker of room for error.  Burgeoning mice and rat populations  have been problematic for other islands. South Georgia, in the southern Atlantic, was declared rodent-free in 2018 after an eradication, but that was a multi-year project; the one on Marion could be the biggest single intervention.

Wolfaardt said four to six helicopters will likely be used to drop up to 550 tons of rodenticide bait across the island. Pilots will be given exact flight lines and Wolfaardt’s team will be able to track the drop using GPS mapping.

The bait has been designed to not affect the soil or the island’s water sources. It shouldn’t harm the seabirds, who feed out at sea, and won’t have negative impacts for the environment, Wolfaardt said. Some animals will be affected at an individual level, but those species will recover.

“There’s no perfect solution in these kinds of things,” he said. “There is nothing that just zaps mice and nothing else.”

The eradication project is a partnership between BirdLife South Africa and the national Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, which designated Marion Island as a special nature reserve with the highest level of environmental protection. It has a weather and research station but is otherwise uninhabited and dedicated to conservation.

The department said the eradication of mice was “essential if the unique biodiversity of the island is to be preserved.”

Wolfaardt said the amount of planning needed means a likely go-ahead date in 2027. The project also needs to raise around $25 million — some of which has been funded by the South African government — and get final regulatory approvals from authorities.

Scientists have tried to control the mice of Marion in the past.

They were already a pest for researchers in the 1940s, so five domestic cats were introduced. By the 1970s, there were around 2,000 feral cats on the island, killing half a million seabirds per year. The cats were eliminated by introducing a feline flu virus and hunting down any survivors.

Islands are critical to conservation efforts, but fragile. The Island Conservation organization says they are “extinction epicenters” and 75% of all species that have gone extinct lived on islands. About 95% of those were bird species.

“This really is an ecological restoration project,” Wolfaardt said. “It’s one of those rare conservation opportunities where you solve once and for all a conservation threat.”

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