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Don't fool with the seagods
the PO changed the name of the boat and had several unusual incidents. when i got the boat I had to dename not only the name it came with ( Sine Wave) but also the original name (Rapsode). I went thru the whole ceremoney for both names, the wife thought i was into the schnoppes a little to soon, as did all my dockmates. Well guess what after all was said and done, i feel the boat is as safe and protected as it will ever be. We did sail in a big storm on Lake Erie and made it home safe and sound. Now they are borrowing my my sccript to do their boats just in case.
the PO changed the name of the boat and had several unusual incidents. when i got the boat I had to dename not only the name it came with ( Sine Wave) but also the original name (Rapsode). I went thru the whole ceremoney for both names, the wife thought i was into the schnoppes a little to soon, as did all my dockmates. Well guess what after all was said and done, i feel the boat is as safe and protected as it will ever be. We did sail in a big storm on Lake Erie and made it home safe and sound. Now they are borrowing my my sccript to do their boats just in case.
Don't believe in luck.
As exhibited by the fact that living near two casinos, I never go there. Our first boat, an '81 Watkins 27 was named Acapriccio, a musical term meaning freely, with spirit. Appropriate for the first owner, a professional musician. All it got me was a bunch of "God Bless You's" every time I announced my name over the radio. We renamed the boat "The Weyrling", a term borrowed from Anne McCaffery which basically means baby dragon. When I sold the boat, the name came off. Our current boat, an '81 Cherubini H-33 came named "Penguin" a name the previous owner used on all his boats. It's now named "Weyrling", a name everyone knows us by. The ceremony? Some rum, some fine sandpaper, new decals, lets go sailing! Dale
As exhibited by the fact that living near two casinos, I never go there. Our first boat, an '81 Watkins 27 was named Acapriccio, a musical term meaning freely, with spirit. Appropriate for the first owner, a professional musician. All it got me was a bunch of "God Bless You's" every time I announced my name over the radio. We renamed the boat "The Weyrling", a term borrowed from Anne McCaffery which basically means baby dragon. When I sold the boat, the name came off. Our current boat, an '81 Cherubini H-33 came named "Penguin" a name the previous owner used on all his boats. It's now named "Weyrling", a name everyone knows us by. The ceremony? Some rum, some fine sandpaper, new decals, lets go sailing! Dale
In process
I think life throws enough at you, both good and bad, to think supersition has anything to do with it! That being said, my STARGAZER started life as BIG BIRD, courtesy of the young daughter of the original owner. Then was renamed TEMPTRESS by the next owner. I would have kept that name when I took over, but my kids liked my first boat's name and wanted to stick with it. although this is my fourth year with her, this is the first chance I've had to finally put the vinyl graphics on. Bill on STARGAZER
I think life throws enough at you, both good and bad, to think supersition has anything to do with it! That being said, my STARGAZER started life as BIG BIRD, courtesy of the young daughter of the original owner. Then was renamed TEMPTRESS by the next owner. I would have kept that name when I took over, but my kids liked my first boat's name and wanted to stick with it. although this is my fourth year with her, this is the first chance I've had to finally put the vinyl graphics on. Bill on STARGAZER
One Chance Only!
My boat is a 1974 Cal 3-30 that I spent the last two winters refurbishing. Her previous owner gave her the name "Water Dog" and I decided to re-christen her the "Sirena Gorda". Spanish for "Fat Mermaid". If you know the boat, you know it fits. We attempted to have a ceremony with a few lines from caddy shack and a bottle of champaign broken over the bow. I know you only get one chance, so I swung full bore. I nearly shattered my arm, but the bottle made it through no worse for wear. A quick second swing finished the job, but that moment has haunted me ever since. So far it has been smooth sailing, but I am always waiting for the other shoe to drop. -MW
My boat is a 1974 Cal 3-30 that I spent the last two winters refurbishing. Her previous owner gave her the name "Water Dog" and I decided to re-christen her the "Sirena Gorda". Spanish for "Fat Mermaid". If you know the boat, you know it fits. We attempted to have a ceremony with a few lines from caddy shack and a bottle of champaign broken over the bow. I know you only get one chance, so I swung full bore. I nearly shattered my arm, but the bottle made it through no worse for wear. A quick second swing finished the job, but that moment has haunted me ever since. So far it has been smooth sailing, but I am always waiting for the other shoe to drop. -MW
People on this site helped me name my boat
Previous boat, I could not think of a name to call it, kept talking about naming the boat someday, finally someone on this site said, "why don't you name it "SomeDay"? Seems like a good name for a sailboat, so that is what it became. current boat was named "Reality" when I bought it, kept the name since it lets me say in boring meetings when I have had about all I can stand, "Well, its time to get back to Reality" with a smile on my face as I think about sailing that afternoon.
Previous boat, I could not think of a name to call it, kept talking about naming the boat someday, finally someone on this site said, "why don't you name it "SomeDay"? Seems like a good name for a sailboat, so that is what it became. current boat was named "Reality" when I bought it, kept the name since it lets me say in boring meetings when I have had about all I can stand, "Well, its time to get back to Reality" with a smile on my face as I think about sailing that afternoon.
a thought for Peter
Peter; try chosing a name related to a theme such as what the experience of sailing means to you such as escape, relaxation, excitement. The boat may handle a certain way that might tempt you to name that quality such as forgiving, stiff, steady. I once had a boat that I called Serendipity. It was easy to hear being called on the radio. Some boat names are hard to pronounce and don't travel over the airways very well. Serendipty was actually a pun for me. The "Serene" part was for calm days, while the "dipity" part represented exciting sails. Since you are happy with your boat you might call her "Contentment" or something. I once saw a boat named "This'L'Do." good luck, Ron
Peter; try chosing a name related to a theme such as what the experience of sailing means to you such as escape, relaxation, excitement. The boat may handle a certain way that might tempt you to name that quality such as forgiving, stiff, steady. I once had a boat that I called Serendipity. It was easy to hear being called on the radio. Some boat names are hard to pronounce and don't travel over the airways very well. Serendipty was actually a pun for me. The "Serene" part was for calm days, while the "dipity" part represented exciting sails. Since you are happy with your boat you might call her "Contentment" or something. I once saw a boat named "This'L'Do." good luck, Ron
Nice name Cool Change
I Just removed the last remnant of my old boats name "Molly and Me". The previous owner had it carved in teak wood over the hatch of the cabin. I have been thinking of the name "Cool Change" from the Little River Band song. Seeing the name on your boat decided it for me. Thanks
I Just removed the last remnant of my old boats name "Molly and Me". The previous owner had it carved in teak wood over the hatch of the cabin. I have been thinking of the name "Cool Change" from the Little River Band song. Seeing the name on your boat decided it for me. Thanks
rediculus
When my friend quit motorcycle racing and announced he was buying a sailboat his wife said "Rediculus!" So Thats what he named it. Raced it for years and died a few hours after a tampa bay to keywest race which they won!
When my friend quit motorcycle racing and announced he was buying a sailboat his wife said "Rediculus!" So Thats what he named it. Raced it for years and died a few hours after a tampa bay to keywest race which they won!
What about the Dink's name
My 30' Hunter is Meant to Be I was thinking about naming the dink but what? Could Be Should Be Little Be or then again- Maybe not
My 30' Hunter is Meant to Be I was thinking about naming the dink but what? Could Be Should Be Little Be or then again- Maybe not
What's in a name
I named her from my favorite charactor in my favorite movie. The dinks name is "Little Dog Too". Buddy Richardson s/v Cowardly Lion H 28
I named her from my favorite charactor in my favorite movie. The dinks name is "Little Dog Too". Buddy Richardson s/v Cowardly Lion H 28
Hey Ian:
My First boat was a Cherubini, NA 23, which I named "Flying Cloud" after my first Windjammer 'Barefoot Cruise' in 1975 on their ship of the same name. I didn't wan't the same name on my next, a Hunter 30 which I bought new in 1979, due to new circumstances: new boat, new job, new home port, new girlfriend, etc. So, when I bought my Hunter 30 new in 1979, I racked my brain for a new name. I looked up all kinds of USN names, as I am ex-USN, and they all seemed dumb or pretentious. On the way to the dealer to take delivery, I was listening to a Jimmy Buffet tape and heard the words: "Forget your blind ambition and trust your INTUITION, plowing ahead, come what may". That did it. "Intuition" it was... and still is after 25 years! The dingy needed a name too. Everybody said so. But when I asked what name they thought would work, they came up with a list of dumb or pretentious names. I asked my girlfriend what she thought and she said, "I had a HUNCH you'd ask." That did it! Now, the girlfriend is gone, replaced by a great wife; the job is gone, replaced by retirement; the homeport is new, loving Tampa Bay; and the original dingy recently deflated after years of great service. I haven't put the new inflatable into service yet, but soon. So, I will follow all the prerequisites, customs and traditions of Neptune, Poseidon, and the USN to properly christen the new dink: 'Thought U'd Say That' Fair Winds, George
My First boat was a Cherubini, NA 23, which I named "Flying Cloud" after my first Windjammer 'Barefoot Cruise' in 1975 on their ship of the same name. I didn't wan't the same name on my next, a Hunter 30 which I bought new in 1979, due to new circumstances: new boat, new job, new home port, new girlfriend, etc. So, when I bought my Hunter 30 new in 1979, I racked my brain for a new name. I looked up all kinds of USN names, as I am ex-USN, and they all seemed dumb or pretentious. On the way to the dealer to take delivery, I was listening to a Jimmy Buffet tape and heard the words: "Forget your blind ambition and trust your INTUITION, plowing ahead, come what may". That did it. "Intuition" it was... and still is after 25 years! The dingy needed a name too. Everybody said so. But when I asked what name they thought would work, they came up with a list of dumb or pretentious names. I asked my girlfriend what she thought and she said, "I had a HUNCH you'd ask." That did it! Now, the girlfriend is gone, replaced by a great wife; the job is gone, replaced by retirement; the homeport is new, loving Tampa Bay; and the original dingy recently deflated after years of great service. I haven't put the new inflatable into service yet, but soon. So, I will follow all the prerequisites, customs and traditions of Neptune, Poseidon, and the USN to properly christen the new dink: 'Thought U'd Say That' Fair Winds, George
Name changing taboo ?
Since owning my 2nd Coronado, my wife and I own a cruiser, it's a 36 Mariner ketch. We've "legally" changed the name but not physically. We will have a ceremony (not for ANY other reason than it'll be another excuse to have a party) and the name will go from Grand Mariner to Natural Heeling (my wife is a Chiropracter/ PhD in Nutrition). I changed my Coronado 35's name to THETA (Greek for spirit) and no ill wind befell her, I've changed and not changed many boats, superstition is what you want to make it, good luck, bad luck, bah how bout you make your luck.
Since owning my 2nd Coronado, my wife and I own a cruiser, it's a 36 Mariner ketch. We've "legally" changed the name but not physically. We will have a ceremony (not for ANY other reason than it'll be another excuse to have a party) and the name will go from Grand Mariner to Natural Heeling (my wife is a Chiropracter/ PhD in Nutrition). I changed my Coronado 35's name to THETA (Greek for spirit) and no ill wind befell her, I've changed and not changed many boats, superstition is what you want to make it, good luck, bad luck, bah how bout you make your luck.
Name Changes
When I bought my 1966 Pearson Coaster her name was Wind Walker. She had been repainted and there was no evidence of her name anywhere on the hull.Therefore,As far as I was concerned, she had no official name. I named her Nimue (that should have an oomlot over the e and is pronounced Nim'-uh-way) Nimue is the name of the Lady-of-the-Lake in Arthurian ledgend. She presented Excalibur to Arthur and took Excalibur back when Arthur died. Nimue was also Merlin's lover and student. She eventually used Merlin's own magic to imprison him forever in a crystal tower. My Pearson is definitely The Lady of the Lake, and I have had no problems since changing her name. But I have no doubts that she could turn on me a some time just as she did on Merlin, so I try to be aware of her powers and try to treat her as one should treat a beautiful lady.
When I bought my 1966 Pearson Coaster her name was Wind Walker. She had been repainted and there was no evidence of her name anywhere on the hull.Therefore,As far as I was concerned, she had no official name. I named her Nimue (that should have an oomlot over the e and is pronounced Nim'-uh-way) Nimue is the name of the Lady-of-the-Lake in Arthurian ledgend. She presented Excalibur to Arthur and took Excalibur back when Arthur died. Nimue was also Merlin's lover and student. She eventually used Merlin's own magic to imprison him forever in a crystal tower. My Pearson is definitely The Lady of the Lake, and I have had no problems since changing her name. But I have no doubts that she could turn on me a some time just as she did on Merlin, so I try to be aware of her powers and try to treat her as one should treat a beautiful lady.
Revised Ceremony
I bought my 1988 Cat 30 in July and promptly moved it to a new marina. The first couple of weeks were spent making a few much needed alterations and cosmetic fixes. About then I felt it was time for the boat to makes its debut and I used a renaming ceremony as the vehicle to introduce the boat to my friends as well as meet some of my new neighbors at the marina. I freely plagiarized the non-denominational ceremony of John Vigor. Not being particularly superstitious, I did not see the need to separate the denaming and naming ceremonies as suggested, so I combined the two into one ceremony as follows below. I did however comply with the suggestion to have adequate amounts of champagne and other liquid refreshments available. My girl friend stood on the dock and read the following: DEDICATION CEREMONY BAYTREK NOVEMBER 10, 2001 "In the name of all who have sailed aboard this vessel in the past, and all who may sail aboard her in the future, we invoke the ancient gods of wind and sea to favor us with their blessing today." "Mighty Neptune, king of all that moves on the waves, and mighty Aeolus, guardian of the winds and all that blows before them: we offer you our thanks for the protection you have afforded this vessel in the past. We voice our gratitude that she has always found shelter from tempest and storm and enjoyed safe passage to port." "Now, therefore, we submit this supplication, that the name whereby this vessel has hitherto been known, 'WESTWIND', be struck and removed from your records." "Further, we now present this vessel for blessing under her new name 'BAYTREK'. We ask she be recognized and be accorded again the same privileges she previously enjoyed." "In return for this, we rededicate this vessel to thy domain in full knowledge that she shall be subject to the immutable laws of the wind and sea." "In consequence whereof, and in good faith, we seal this pact with a libation offered according to the hallowed ritual of the sea." After spraying champagne over the bow and then sharing some with the nautical gods, we retired to the cockpit and cabin to complete ritual by the draining of all available bottles of bubbly within our reach. Afterwards I had everyone present sign the printed page with the text of the ceremony. The framed document now hangs proudly on the bulkhead wall.
I bought my 1988 Cat 30 in July and promptly moved it to a new marina. The first couple of weeks were spent making a few much needed alterations and cosmetic fixes. About then I felt it was time for the boat to makes its debut and I used a renaming ceremony as the vehicle to introduce the boat to my friends as well as meet some of my new neighbors at the marina. I freely plagiarized the non-denominational ceremony of John Vigor. Not being particularly superstitious, I did not see the need to separate the denaming and naming ceremonies as suggested, so I combined the two into one ceremony as follows below. I did however comply with the suggestion to have adequate amounts of champagne and other liquid refreshments available. My girl friend stood on the dock and read the following: DEDICATION CEREMONY BAYTREK NOVEMBER 10, 2001 "In the name of all who have sailed aboard this vessel in the past, and all who may sail aboard her in the future, we invoke the ancient gods of wind and sea to favor us with their blessing today." "Mighty Neptune, king of all that moves on the waves, and mighty Aeolus, guardian of the winds and all that blows before them: we offer you our thanks for the protection you have afforded this vessel in the past. We voice our gratitude that she has always found shelter from tempest and storm and enjoyed safe passage to port." "Now, therefore, we submit this supplication, that the name whereby this vessel has hitherto been known, 'WESTWIND', be struck and removed from your records." "Further, we now present this vessel for blessing under her new name 'BAYTREK'. We ask she be recognized and be accorded again the same privileges she previously enjoyed." "In return for this, we rededicate this vessel to thy domain in full knowledge that she shall be subject to the immutable laws of the wind and sea." "In consequence whereof, and in good faith, we seal this pact with a libation offered according to the hallowed ritual of the sea." After spraying champagne over the bow and then sharing some with the nautical gods, we retired to the cockpit and cabin to complete ritual by the draining of all available bottles of bubbly within our reach. Afterwards I had everyone present sign the printed page with the text of the ceremony. The framed document now hangs proudly on the bulkhead wall.
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