[Rhodes22-list] Boat renaming ceremony.
Shawn Boles
shawn.sustain at gmail.com
Tue Jun 5 14:04:25 EDT 2012
Hi:
While not as punctilious as Rummy, I believe the naming ceremony for Sweet
Baboo will suffice. The boat had no previous indications of her name
anywhere, so I just asked the gods to retire whatever name(s) she did have
previously. I never mentioned her new name in her presence nor did I carry
her name aboard until after the ceremony.
Cheers,
Shawn
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 9:33 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> The dog of Hades that guards the gates of the underworld will track you
> down and get its revenge on you for daring to eradicate the name of its
> queen
> without conducting the proper ceremony.
>
>
> Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck and
> make your boating experience something that you will want to forget. But
> what happens when, after months of searching, you find your dreamboat
> with a
> name that you just cannot live with. For example, my first love was a
> 28-foot Alden with the most beautiful lines I’d ever seen. She was named
> Perfidious. How could anything this graceful be named betrayer of trust?
> Well, I
> never bought her, but I often thought that if I had, I would have renamed
> her Magic, after my wife.
> Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly. Since the
> beginning of time, sailors have sworn that there are unlucky ships and the
> unluckiest ships of all are those who have defied the gods and changed
> their names. So, is there a way to change a name and not incur the wrath
> of
> those deities that rule the elements? Yes, Virginia, there is.
> According to legend, each and every vessel is recorded by name in the
> Ledger of the Deep and is known personally to Poseidon, or Neptune, the
> god of
> the sea. It is logical therefore, if we wish to change the name of our
> boat, the first thing we must do is to purge its name from the Ledger of
> the
> Deep and from Poseidon’s memory.
> This is an involved process beginning with the removal or obliteration of
> every trace of the boat’s current identity. This is essential and must be
> done thoroughly.
> I once went through the ceremony after the owner had assured me that every
> reference to his boat’s old name had been purged from her. A couple of
> weeks later, he discovered he had missed a faded name on her floating key
> chain. I advised him to start over, perhaps with a little extra libation
> for
> the ruler of the sea. Unfortunately, he declined.
> Since then, his boat has been struck by lightning, had its engine ruined
> by the ingress of the sea, been damaged by collision and finally sunk! It
> pays to be thorough.
> In purging your boat, it is acceptable to use White-Out or some similar
> obliterating fluid to expunge the boat’s name from log books, engine and
> maintenance records etc., but it is much easier to simply remove the
> offending
> document from the boat and start afresh. Don’t forget the life rings and
> especially the transom and forward name boards.
> Do not under any circumstances carry aboard any item bearing your boat’s
> new name until the purging and renaming ceremonies have been completed!
> Once you are certain every reference to her old name has been removed from
> her, all that is left to do is to prepare a metal tag with the old name
> written on it in water-soluble ink. You will also need a bottle of
> reasonably
> good Rum. Plain old Rum won’t cut it. Since this is an auspicious
> occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to witness and to
> party. Begin
> by invoking the name of the ruler of the deep as follows:
> Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we
> who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you
> in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your records and
> recollection the name (here insert the old name of your vessel) which has
> ceased to
> be an entity in your kingdom. As proof thereof, we submit this ingot
> bearing her name to be corrupted through your powers and forever be
> purged from
> the sea. (At this point, the prepared metal tag is dropped from the bow of
> the boat into the sea.)
> In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we offer
> these libations to your majesty and your court. (Pour at least half of the
> bottle of Rum into the sea from East to West. The remainder may be passed
> among your guests.
> It is usual for the renaming ceremony to be conducted immediately
> following the purging ceremony, although it may be done at any time after
> the
> purging ceremony. For this portion of the proceedings, you will need more
> Rum,
> Much more because you have a few more gods to appease. Begin the renaming
> by
> again calling Poseidon as follows:
> Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships and we
> who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage, implore you
> in your graciousness to take unto your records and recollection this
> worthy
> vessel hereafter and for all time known as (Here insert the new name you
> have chosen), guarding her with your mighty arm and trident and ensuring
> her
> of safe and rapid passage throughout her journeys within your realm.
> In appreciation of your munificence, dispensation and in honor of your
> greatness, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (At
> this
> point, one bottle of Rum, less one glass for the master and one glass for
> the mate are poured into the sea from West to East.)
> The next step in the renaming ceremony is to appease the gods of the
> winds. This will assure you of fair winds and smooth seas. Because the
> four
> winds are brothers, it is permissible to invoke them all at the same time,
> however, during the ceremony; you must address each by name. Begin in this
> manner:
> Oh mighty rulers of the winds, through whose power our frail vessels
> traverse the wild and faceless deep, we implore you to grant this worthy
> vessel
> (Insert your boat’s new name) the benefits and pleasures of your bounty,
> ensuring us of your gentle ministration according to our needs.(Facing
> north,
> pour a generous libation of Rum into a glass and fling to the North as you
> intone:) Great Boreas, exalted ruler of the North Wind, grant us
> permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful
> endeavors, ever
> sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your frigid breath.(Facing west,
> pour
> the same amount of Rum and fling to the West while intoning:) Great
> Zephyrus, exalted ruler of the West Wind, grant us permission to use your
> mighty
> powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the
> overwhelming scourge of your wild breath.(Facing east, repeat and fling
> to the
> East.) Great Eurus, exalted ruler of the East Wind, grant us permission
> to use
> your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us
> the overwhelming scourge of your mighty breath.
> (Facing south, repeat, flinging to the South.) Great Notus, exalted ruler
> of the South Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the
> pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge
> of
> your scalding breath.
> Of course, any Rum remaining will be the beginnings of a suitable
> celebration in honor of the occasion.
> Once the ceremony has been completed, you may bring aboard any and all
> items bearing the new name of your vessel. If you must schedule the
> painting
> of the new name on the transom before the ceremony, be sure the name is
> not
> revealed before the ceremony is finished. It may be covered with bunting
> or
> some other suitable material.
>
>
> In a message dated 6/5/2012 11:17:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> shawn.sustain at gmail.com writes:
>
> Rummy:
>
> I understand your preference, but it is just that, a preference. I
> distinctly heard the gods smack their lips upon being offered wine...
>
> cheers,
> Shawn
>
> On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 6:03 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > RED WINE is not an acceptable liquid for the naming/renaming ritual.
> Rum,
> > good quality rum is the ONLY liquid that is recognized by the gods.
> > Anything
> > less will bring fire and damnation upon your vessel.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 6/4/2012 2:29:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > shawn.sustain at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Charles:
> >
> > I used a variation of ritual I found
> > here<http://www.rhodes22.org/blew_skies/naming.html>.
> > I was not sure about her previous name(s) so I just asked the Gods to
> > retire them with honor.
> >
> > 1. Good red wine.
> > 2. Pour some on bow as libations to Gods
> > 3. Make your request for naming and protection.
> > 4. Toast the boat!
> >
> > BTW - Clean the bow quickly - Red wine stains...
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Shawn
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Charles Nieman
> > <blue66corvette at hotmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I am wanting/needing to change the name on my boat ..... have never
> > been
> > > clear on the proper proceedure. Can you describe and/or send me to a
> > [place
> > > to get the process described completely?
> > >
> > > Charles
> > > 98R22
> > >
> > >
> > > > Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:11:32 -0700
> > > > From: shawn.sustain at gmail.com
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie questions Suppliers/Anchoring/Sail
> > > Balance
> > > >
> > > > Hi All:
> > > >
> > > > First, let me thank you for your kind welcome to the list! On May
> 30th
> > we
> > > > poured a libation to Poseidon and Aeolus to retire any previous
> names
> > of
> > > > our boat and know her henceforth as Sweet Baboo. ( I will forward
> > > > pictures).
> > > >
> > > > As I said I have a lot of questions. I looked in the archive for
> > answers
> > > > but did not find anything about my first 3 questions:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Do you have a favorite source for marine supplies? I just drove
> 70
> > > Miles
> > > > to the closest West marine store and , frankly, I was not
> impressed.
> > Nice
> > > > folks, but not much stock, expensive, and I pay shipping. Surely,
> > there
> > > is
> > > > something better.
> > > >
> > > > 2. Anchor rode and storage advice - we sail in a fairly shallow
> (avg
> > > depth
> > > > 7' max 30') reservoir and want to anchor out for the night. Stan
> > > supplied a
> > > > Danforth (looks like a 4-6 #) on bow pulpit but no chain/rode.
> > > >
> > > > - What would you recommend? I am thinking of 3/8" Premium
> > > > Anchor Line, 100', 4,400lb. with 3-5' of
> > > > chain. Does anyone have picture of how you store/deploy/
> > > > retrieve your anchor.
> > > >
> > > > 3. Lea Helm & Sail Balance. I have only been out a couple of times
> > (rainy
> > > > season has decided to prolong itself [?]) With 100% main and 100%
> jib
> > > (just
> > > > ahead of mast) I have a slight lea helm. This gets more pronounced
> as
> > I
> > > > unfurl more headsail.
> > > >
> > > > - is this normal? I am used to slight weather helm. Should
> > > > I care?
> > > > - what is best adjustment? traveler? mast rake? other?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for any advice.
> > > >
> > > > Shawn & Melva Boles
> > > > s/v Sweet Baboo ('86)
> > > >
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>
> The dog of Hades that guards the gates of the underworld will track
> you down and get its revenge on you for daring to eradicate the name
> of its queen without conducting the proper ceremony.
>
>
>
> Everyone knows that renaming your boat will bring nothing but bad luck
> and make your boating experience something that you will want to
> forget. But what happens when, after months of searching, you find
> your dreamboat with a name that you just cannot live with. For
> example, my first love was a 28-foot Alden with the most beautiful
> lines I'd ever seen. She was named Perfidious. How could anything this
> graceful be named betrayer of trust? Well, I never bought her, but I
> often thought that if I had, I would have renamed her Magic, after my
> wife.
>
> Renaming a boat is, of course, not something to be done lightly. Since
> the beginning of time, sailors have sworn that there are unlucky ships
> and the unluckiest ships of all are those who have defied the gods and
> changed their names. So, is there a way to change a name and not incur
> the wrath of those deities that rule the elements? Yes, Virginia,
> there is.
>
> poseidon.jpg (19958 bytes) According to legend, each and every vessel
> is recorded by name in the Ledger of the Deep and is known personally
> to Poseidon, or Neptune, the god of the sea. It is logical therefore,
> if we wish to change the name of our boat, the first thing we must do
> is to purge its name from the Ledger of the Deep and from Poseidon's
> memory.
>
> This is an involved process beginning with the removal or obliteration
> of every trace of the boat's current identity. This is essential and
> must be done thoroughly.
>
> I once went through the ceremony after the owner had assured me that
> every reference to his boat's old name had been purged from her. A
> couple of weeks later, he discovered he had missed a faded name on her
> floating key chain. I advised him to start over, perhaps with a little
> extra libation for the ruler of the sea. Unfortunately, he declined.
>
> Since then, his boat has been struck by lightning, had its engine
> ruined by the ingress of the sea, been damaged by collision and
> finally sunk! It pays to be thorough.
>
> In purging your boat, it is acceptable to use White-Out or some
> similar obliterating fluid to expunge the boat's name from log books,
> engine and maintenance records etc., but it is much easier to simply
> remove the offending document from the boat and start afresh. Don't
> forget the life rings and especially the transom and forward name
> boards.
>
> Do not under any circumstances carry aboard any item bearing your
> boat's new name until the purging and renaming ceremonies have been
> completed!
>
> Once you are certain every reference to her old name has been removed
> from her, all that is left to do is to prepare a metal tag with the
> old name written on it in water-soluble ink. You will also need a
> bottle of reasonably good Rum. Plain old Rum won't cut it. Since this
> is an auspicious occasion, it is a good time to invite your friends to
> witness and to party. Begin by invoking the name of the ruler of the
> deep as follows:
>
> Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships
> and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage,
> implore you in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your
> records and recollection the name (here insert the old name of your
> vessel) which has ceased to be an entity in your kingdom. As proof
> thereof, we submit this ingot bearing her name to be corrupted through
> your powers and forever be purged from the sea. (At this point, the
> prepared metal tag is dropped from the bow of the boat into the sea.)
>
> In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we
> offer these libations to your majesty and your court. (Pour at least
> half of the bottle of Rum into the sea from East to West. The
> remainder may be passed among your guests.
>
> It is usual for the renaming ceremony to be conducted immediately
> following the purging ceremony, although it may be done at any time
> after the purging ceremony. For this portion of the proceedings, you
> will need more Rum, Much more because you have a few more gods to
> appease. Begin the renaming by again calling Poseidon as follows:
>
> Oh mighty and great ruler of the seas and oceans, to whom all ships
> and we who venture upon your vast domain are required to pay homage,
> implore you in your graciousness to take unto your records and
> recollection this worthy vessel hereafter and for all time known as
> (Here insert the new name you have chosen), guarding her with your
> mighty arm and trident and ensuring her of safe and rapid passage
> throughout her journeys within your realm.
>
> In appreciation of your munificence, dispensation and in honor of your
> greatness, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court.
> (At this point, one bottle of Rum, less one glass for the master and
> one glass for the mate are poured into the sea from West to East.)
>
> The next step in the renaming ceremony is to appease the gods of the
> winds. This will assure you of fair winds and smooth seas. Because the
> four winds are brothers, it is permissible to invoke them all at the
> same time, however, during the ceremony; you must address each by
> name. Begin in this manner:
>
> Oh mighty rulers of the winds, through whose power our frail vessels
> traverse the wild and faceless deep, we implore you to grant this
> worthy vessel (Insert your boat's new name) the benefits and pleasures
> of your bounty, ensuring us of your gentle ministration according to
> our needs.(Facing north, pour a generous libation of Rum into a glass
> and fling to the North as you intone:) Great Boreas, exalted ruler of
> the North Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers in the
> pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming
> scourge of your frigid breath.(Facing west, pour the same amount of
> Rum and fling to the West while intoning:) Great Zephyrus, exalted
> ruler of the West Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers
> in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the
> overwhelming scourge of your wild breath.(Facing east, repeat and
> fling to the East.) Great Eurus, exalted ruler of the East Wind, grant
> us permission to use your mighty powers in the pursuit of our lawful
> endeavors, ever sparing us the overwhelming scourge of your mighty
> breath.
>
> (Facing south, repeat, flinging to the South.) Great Notus, exalted
> ruler of the South Wind, grant us permission to use your mighty powers
> in the pursuit of our lawful endeavors, ever sparing us the
> overwhelming scourge of your scalding breath.
>
> Of course, any Rum remaining will be the beginnings of a suitable
> celebration in honor of the occasion.
>
> Once the ceremony has been completed, you may bring aboard any and all
> items bearing the new name of your vessel. If you must schedule the
> painting of the new name on the transom before the ceremony, be sure
> the name is not revealed before the ceremony is finished. It may be
> covered with bunting or some other suitable material.
>
>
>
> In a message dated 6/5/2012 11:17:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> shawn.sustain at gmail.com writes:
>
> Rummy:
> I understand your preference, but it is just that, a preference. I
> distinctly heard the gods smack their lips upon being offered
> wine...
> cheers,
> Shawn
> On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 6:03 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> > RED WINE is not an acceptable liquid for the naming/renaming
> ritual. Rum,
> > good quality rum is the ONLY liquid that is recognized by the
> gods.
> > Anything
> > less will bring fire and damnation upon your vessel.
> >
> > Rummy
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 6/4/2012 2:29:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > shawn.sustain at gmail.com writes:
> >
> > Charles:
> >
> > I used a variation of ritual I found
> > here<http://www.rhodes22.org/blew_skies/naming.html>.
> > I was not sure about her previous name(s) so I just asked the
> Gods to
> > retire them with honor.
> >
> > 1. Good red wine.
> > 2. Pour some on bow as libations to Gods
> > 3. Make your request for naming and protection.
> > 4. Toast the boat!
> >
> > BTW - Clean the bow quickly - Red wine stains...
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Shawn
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 11:15 AM, Charles Nieman
> > <blue66corvette at hotmail.com>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I am wanting/needing to change the name on my boat ..... have
> never
> > been
> > > clear on the proper proceedure. Can you describe and/or send
> me to a
> > [place
> > > to get the process described completely?
> > >
> > > Charles
> > > 98R22
> > >
> > >
> > > > Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:11:32 -0700
> > > > From: shawn.sustain at gmail.com
> > > > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie questions
> Suppliers/Anchoring/Sail
> > > Balance
> > > >
> > > > Hi All:
> > > >
> > > > First, let me thank you for your kind welcome to the list!
> On May 30th
> > we
> > > > poured a libation to Poseidon and Aeolus to retire any
> previous names
> > of
> > > > our boat and know her henceforth as Sweet Baboo. ( I will
> forward
> > > > pictures).
> > > >
> > > > As I said I have a lot of questions. I looked in the archive
> for
> > answers
> > > > but did not find anything about my first 3 questions:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Do you have a favorite source for marine supplies? I just
> drove 70
> > > Miles
> > > > to the closest West marine store and , frankly, I was not
> impressed.
> > Nice
> > > > folks, but not much stock, expensive, and I pay shipping.
> Surely,
> > there
> > > is
> > > > something better.
> > > >
> > > > 2. Anchor rode and storage advice - we sail in a fairly
> shallow (avg
> > > depth
> > > > 7' max 30') reservoir and want to anchor out for the night.
> Stan
> > > supplied a
> > > > Danforth (looks like a 4-6 #) on bow pulpit but no
> chain/rode.
> > > >
> > > > - What would you recommend? I am thinking of 3/8" Premium
> > > > Anchor Line, 100', 4,400lb. with 3-5' of
> > > > chain. Does anyone have picture of how you store/deploy/
> > > > retrieve your anchor.
> > > >
> > > > 3. Lea Helm & Sail Balance. I have only been out a couple of
> times
> > (rainy
> > > > season has decided to prolong itself [?]) With 100% main and
> 100% jib
> > > (just
> > > > ahead of mast) I have a slight lea helm. This gets more
> pronounced as
> > I
> > > > unfurl more headsail.
> > > >
> > > > - is this normal? I am used to slight weather helm. Should
> > > > I care?
> > > > - what is best adjustment? traveler? mast rake? other?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance for any advice.
> > > >
> > > > Shawn & Melva Boles
> > > > s/v Sweet Baboo ('86)
> > > >
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