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

[Mary Lou Troy]

Hi Bill,
You didn't ask me but I think it's a great name for a boat. Small 
fast smart - and a shadow moves silently across the landscape. I like it a lot.

Mary Lou
R22  Fretless  (also a good name for a boat but we do find ourselves 
spelling it to marinas when we are making reservations for slips)
Rock Hall, MD

At 05:06 PM 7/24/2007, you wrote:
>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
>-------------------------------------------------------------------
>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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