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NCBrew
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Initially Posted - 12/30/2009 :  03:48:55  Show Profile


I live on Albemarle Sound in North Carolina. More specifically Holiday Island in Hertford, NC.

I have a Catalina 25 (1977) sail number #260.

The boat is presently named "Day Dream".

My thought is "Sound Pirate". I intend to fly a "Pirate" flag.

So, make a suggestion.

Patrick
1998 Catalina 250WK
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Albemarle Sound,NC

I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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bakbone
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  04:07:13  Show Profile
Whatever you decide to rename it, remember to go thru the "renaming ceremony " http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm . If not, Neptune will have your keel! Good luck!
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  05:31:56  Show Profile
^^^I bought Miss Behavin' with her name, and everyone, including myself wondered if it was bad luck to change it. Thanks for the link. lol
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  06:27:22  Show Profile
Bakbone:
Thanks for the link. I printed it out. I was wondering if I could use "Crown Royal" for the toasting since I don't like champagne.

Patrick
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michaelj
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  06:43:58  Show Profile
I sail my 25 on the Neuse and Pamlico Sound. I like "Sound Pirate."
When I bought mine she was "White Duck." I renamed her "Red Dragon." I cannot emphasize enough, however, the absolute necessity of going through the renaming ceremony!
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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  07:34:54  Show Profile
Patrick,

Once again it looks like you and I are living in some sort of time-delayed parallel universe. I just went through this back in August. Here is "Lil"'s blog entry from that august August day:
[url="http://www.littleboatlil.com/iWeb/Lil/Blog/FE4F4C63-283A-4A46-AEFE-EC5536C6BBAD.html"]Lil's Blog[/url]

My humble thoughts are these:

-Do not rename your boat just to rename your boat.

-If you do rename your boat, make the new name meaningful.

-When/if you rename your boat, follow the renaming ceremony linked above or make your own. Have fun with it and be generous to the gods and your boat. Here is what we did:

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Renaming Ceremony

<i>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, we implore you in your graciousness to expunge for all time from your records and recollection the name “xxxxxx” 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.</i>

(At this point, the prepared metal tag is dropped from the bow of the boat into the sea.)

<i>In grateful acknowledgment of your munificence and dispensation, we offer these libations to your majesty and your court. </i>

(Pour at least half of the bottle of Champagne 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 Champagne, much more because you have a few more gods to appease. Begin the renaming by again calling King Neptune as follows:

<i>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, we implore you in your graciousness to take unto your records and recollection this worthy vessel hereafter and for all time known as “Lil,” 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. </i>

(At this point, one bottle of Champagne, 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:

<i>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 “Lil” the benefits and pleasures of your bounty, ensuring us of your gentle ministration according to our needs.</i>

(Facing north, pour a generous libation of Champagne into a Champagne flute and fling to the North as you intone:)

<i>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.</i>

(Facing west, pour the same amount of Champagne and fling to the West while intoning):

<i>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.</i>

(Facing east, repeat and fling to the East.)

<i>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.</i>

(Facing south, repeat, flinging to the South.)

<i>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.

“Hail! Aeolus and Neptune!! We seek your benevolence upon this vessel, now to be known as “Lil”.

”Aeolus, whose mighty hand doth charge the wind, to this vessel gentle zephyrs
send, and we who sail within will bend our heads in awe and tribute, without end”.

“With breath from high that maketh heaven’s breeze, to cause we sailors joy, or fear,
upon the seas. We call upon you Aeolus, please – grant this ship and all its mortals,
ease.”

“To Aeolus!” </i> ( Everyone drink a toast to Aeolus, pour wine into the air, ring the bell )

<i>“Oh! Neptune, you spirit God of waters great and small, on this vessel, by your grace,
allow these sons and daughters all, to pass from port of hailing to their port of call,
and on these sailing subjects make your gentle blessings fall.”

“You who cause the seas to rage or lie in sweet repose, please list’ to we mariners
here, your servants of the flows. This ship, the captain, crew and all of those who
love the wind and seas – will follow where thee goes.”

“To Neptune!” </i> (Everyone drink a toast to Neptune, pour libation into the water,
ring the bell)


Renaming
After a boat is de-named, you simply rename her using the traditional christening ceremony,
preferably with royalty (or a pretty lady or handsome man) breaking the bottle of champagne
on the bow and incanting the sacred words.



<i>“Let it be recorded, that on this day, August 2, 2009, and forever more,
this fine vessel is named “Lil.”

“I name this vessel,

“Lil.”

“May God bless her and all who sail on her."

“First, a toast to the Captain.“

“Next a toast to the First Mate.”

“Finally, a toast to “Lil”.

“Next, we will place a silver dollar on her mast as a good luck charm, and as a symbol of generosity to this vessel, to show her that we will care for her and attend to her every need and desire.” </i><hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">


Some people don't believe in superstitions or customs or the "lore of the sea". As for me, I often heed the words of Jimmy Buffett:

"I've seen too much not to stay in touch with a world full of love and luck."

Luck... without it, you are going to be very unlucky. But that's just my opinion. A proper renaming ceremony is a little bit of work. For it to have meaning, every reference, and I mean every reference to the old vessel's name has to be removed BEFORE the new name is christened. Old log books, life jackets, key chains, anything with the old name must come off. Nothing with the NEW name must come aboard until AFTER the new name is christened.

We made an afternoon of the ceremony and had a blast doing it! I wouldn't get in a hurry about renaming unless you have "the perfect" name picked out. I had "Lil" over a year before we had her "officially" renamed and now she has a name that fits her to a "T".

Have fun with it and good luck!
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Jan Briede
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  10:48:37  Show Profile
What if the boat does not have a name and you want to give it on ... only half the ceremony?? Darn, I would miss out on a bottle of champaign :))
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  11:29:30  Show Profile
Here's a unique name for you:
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mlg3733
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  14:17:42  Show Profile
http://www.plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4321
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  20:39:45  Show Profile
Please do not reply to this thread. I am trying to delete these replies and move them to the "General forum". You can reply there.

Thanks NCBrew
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