Go through any harbor or marina and you’ll probably find a least a few boats sporting Turkish Evil Eyes. What are they and why do many people put them on their boats?
We had one on our first boat and three on our current boat. Here’s why.
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Anonymous says
Cool story. Steven P. Cook you will like this.
Anonymous says
Ordering one.
Anonymous says
Marci Koblos Shattuck
Anonymous says
I love this! We have our “Ojo” but are still waiting on the boat!
Captain Bill says
Loved your explanation of the Turkish EYE ! Only of these has been with me but it has travels thousands of miles keeping us in it’ aura of light. Good sailing !
Wes says
How about this for timing:
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180216-the-strange-power-of-the-evil-eye