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#Sephardim hold that one who swims in the sea, even the Sea of Galilee, which is near a residential area, and even if there is a lifeguard present, recites Birkat hagomel.<ref>Hazon Ovadia, Page 363 </ref> However, Ashkenazim hold that no bracha is recited.<ref>Ashrei Ha'ish 40:14</ref> | #Sephardim hold that one who swims in the sea, even the Sea of Galilee, which is near a residential area, and even if there is a lifeguard present, recites Birkat hagomel.<ref>Hazon Ovadia, Page 363 </ref> However, Ashkenazim hold that no bracha is recited.<ref>Ashrei Ha'ish 40:14</ref> | ||
#Someone who went in a boat to travel from one place to another, whether it was for work or a vacation, must recite hagomel, even if it was in a cruise or another large ship. However, if the boat ride was for less than 72 minutes or was close to shore so that he could see the shore the entire time he does not recite hagomel.<ref>Halacha Brurah 219:24</ref> | |||
=== Flying in an Airplane === | === Flying in an Airplane === | ||
