[Rhodes22-list] To Bill - Boat Naming

[Robert Skinner]

Bill,

I am following after Slim, and agree with his comments.

This is a very serious topic, one that has stirred debate 
over the years between many good sailors, pro and con.  At 
issue is whether you should rename your boat without 
ceremony.  Some might call boat renaming ceremonies an 
"absurd urban myth of a non-tradition", some feel that the 
gods of wind and sea must be invoked and satisfied, and 
others would regard this as an opportunity for a good party.  
Take your choice...

   An Interesting Book:

       How to Rename Your Boat: And 19 Other Useful 
       Ceremonies, Superstitions, Prayers, Rituals, 
       and Curses (Paperback) 
       by John Vigor (Author) 
       "One of the most popular articles I ever 
       wrote in my thirty years as a journalist was 
       about the renaming of boats..

       Quick link to the Amazon site re. the above book:
       http://tinyurl.com/3yedg5

   Links relating to renaming your boat:

       http://www.bitwrangler.com/wt/renaming.shtml

       http://www.bluewatersailing.com/documents/renamingceremony.pdf

       http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm

As to the name itself, it is generally safe to use a variant 
of your mother's name -- unless your wife is not on good 
terms with her.  And, if you are married, I'd stay away from 
old girl friend's names...

You could consider naming her (your boat) after the best dog 
you ever had -- in hopes that she will treat you like the 
master you wish to become.

A phrase from your favorite sport(s) might work, e.g. "Tee 
Time" or "Sweet Spot".  "Ten Ring", "Time Out"...

Given the amount of jewelry you will be buying for your boat,
all those expensive shiny items, "The Other Woman" could be
appropriate.

As a last resort, offer a case of beer to your friends and 
associates for a winning name.

/Robert
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Steven Alm wrote:
> 
> Bill,
> 
> Are you fully familiar with the proper procedure for naming and christening
> your vessel?  You must not be haphazard or casual about this.  The name you
> choose is important but not critical, but the manner in which you go about
> it is of the utmost importance.  There are specific rituals, steeped in
> tradition that must be followed.  You wouldn't want the wrath of Poseidon
> upon you should you prove to be less-than-seamanlike.  Ignore the proper
> protocol at you peril!
> 
> Slim
> 
> On 7/21/07, bill davidge <wpdavidge at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > ...
> >   As for the other problem I having a hard time finding a name that fits I
> > asked Stan for some help and his input was Wet Dream I have come up with
> > Phoenix  Obie 1 Or Sanctuary ...Still looking for now and would be thank
> > full for any help with a suitable name
> >
> >   Burt and Rummy Thanks again for the help.
> >
> >   Bill D