“Sailing By” is a gentle orchestral piece composed by Ronald Binge, best known in the UK as the theme that precedes the BBC Shipping Forecast each night. Its lilting waltz rhythm and soothing strings evoke calm seas and steady passage, creating a sense of reassurance and continuity. Over time, it has become more than just background music – a cultural touchstone and lullaby for listeners, marking the transition into the forecast’s ritual of weather, distance, and quiet reflection.