New Name

[voyager]

Mike we communicated several times last year on getting new letters and graphics for my boat. We want to rename her copper skies. I lost the hard drive on my computer so all the old messages are gone. I would still like to get something designed so maybe you still have them? Or we can just start over?

[SomeSailor]

Sure. What did you have in mind?

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

I have been told that it is ultra bad luck to rename your boat? What do you guys think?? We dont really love the name Play N Hookie...mostly becuase were self employeed and NEVER play hookie!! Will we sink out boat if we rename it??

[Go Aweigh2452]

I have been told that it is ultra bad luck to rename your boat? What do you guys think?? We dont really love the name Play N Hookie...mostly becuase were self employeed and NEVER play hookie!! Will we sink out boat if we rename it??

There is a ceremony to rename a boat... We did that with Go Aweigh To. Really kind of fun to do. Basically a bottle or two of champaign, the name of the old boat enscribed on metal for Davey Jones and some swinging bubbly tot he four points of the compass, dump the old name and go for the new one... done... We did ours at our favorite hang out on Blake Island last year... Photo of me throwing some bubbly...

http://www.bremertonnjrotc.com/goaweighto/rename/DSC_0054sma.JPG

[SomeSailor]

I have been told that it is ultra bad luck to rename your boat? What do you guys think?? We dont really love the name Play N Hookie...mostly becuase were self employeed and NEVER play hookie!! Will we sink out boat if we rename it??

I suspect you'll be fine... besides... you're insured right? :mrgreen:

[voyager]

I was hoping you still had the emails with the measurements, font, etc but no problem. We will have to wait until I get back to the boat to do measurements and stuff. That will probably be next weekend since they are predicting record lows and possible snow for this weekend.:cry:

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

I suspect you'll be fine... besides... you're insured right? :mrgreen:

More insured that needed most likley...still, we would like to avoid sinking if possible. ;)

[SomeSailor]

[quote=Play N Hookie Admirl...still, we would like to avoid sinking if possible. ;)[/quote]

That's how he'll sell ya on the idea of a new dinghy and motor ... :mrgreen:

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

That's how he'll sell ya on the idea of a new dinghy and motor ... :mrgreen:

ya, we already have those...he is pushing for the kicker motor next.

BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand :argh2

me, I am pushing for a Land Rover first! :lol:

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

There is a ceremony to rename a boat... We did that with Go Aweigh To. Really kind of fun to do. Basically a bottle or two of champaign, the name of the old boat enscribed on metal for Davey Jones and some swinging bubbly tot he four points of the compass, dump the old name and go for the new one... done... We did ours at our favorite hang out on Blake Island last year... Photo of me throwing some bubbly...

http://www.bremertonnjrotc.com/goaweighto/rename/DSC_0054sma.JPG

maybe I missed something...but why would you enscribe on metal for Davey Jones??:?

[Go Aweigh2452]

maybe I missed something...but why would you enscribe on metal for Davey Jones??:?

Its part of the ceremony... at least the one we used... here is one of them:

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 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 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 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:

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 Champagne into a Champagne flute 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 Champagne 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 champagne 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 transombefore 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.

I used an old chain saw blade for the old name...
http://www.bremertonnjrotc.com/goaweighto/rename/DSC_0048sm.JPG

[Ssounder]

Good stuff Doug. I'm feeling a little negligent in my ceremonial duties. -At least I know now that I can do it without a shirt and tie.:mrgreen:

[Go Aweigh2452]

Good stuff Doug. I'm feeling a little negligent in my ceremonial duties. -At least I know now that I can do it without a shirt and tie.:mrgreen:
yea, I seem to enjoy my beer... but I'm working on getting the non-shirt thing down to a presentable appearance... (not to speedo level mind you)...

[Play N Hookie Admiral]

Thanks Doug! That is the detail I was looking for...now to agree on a name with the Captin! :argh2

[Randygh]

Doesn't the Admiral outrank a captain? Hence, the captain should agree with the Admiral....