[Rhodes22-list] to Robert and Slim - Boat Naming

[bill davidge]

Robert  and Slim  Thanks for your input and   comments.They reinforced my filing that naming my Rhodes was a very important task and spending a little extra time , would be  time well spent . 

      At the start I was not going to rename her but,Stan was unable to remember her original name so that was the star of my search 
  

    The naming it after my old  dog it hit spot She was a German Short hair A little small ,but very fast, smart and a born hunter .Shadow  was her name .( What do you think)
  
 Thanks 
  Bill D 

----- Original Message ----
From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 6:30:36 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] To Bill - Boat Naming

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
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