moondancer
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Thinking of calling our next boat 'Hand of God'. Are there any rules or superstitions about this sort of boat name?
Boat names and superstitions.
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smurfer
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No you can call your boat what you want to, how about Diego Maradona instead.
Lakesailor
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If you're going to upset any religious body, I'd plump for the C of E.
Probably less backlash.
Probably less backlash.
Magic
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Avoid naming them after wives!
Boats last longer
Boats last longer
TheoSr
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Don't know of any rules, but remember a friend who named his dog "[--word removed--]", because the animal was an undertermined mixture. Looked like a great idea untill he had to call the beast in a busy street. So better think twice before deciding on an "original" name.
Keep smiling,
Theo.
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Keep smiling,
Theo.
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KeithH
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I am sure that I read somewhere that some names are not allowed - might be the Small Ships Register? You cannot call a boat something like HMS Victory, or Lifeboat.....
One test is to imagine calling up the Coastguard with a problem. Would the boat's name sound stupid if repeated 3 times, in a Mayday call? I think many boat names would fail that test, though. Especially the smart *rse ones.
Another thought is to search the MARS database ( http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/mars/ship_search.sh#start ) with your chosen name, or part of it, and see how many others have used it. There does not seem to be a Hand of God, but there are 3 "Hands Off" and three "Hands On". The database tells you which country they are registered too.
One test is to imagine calling up the Coastguard with a problem. Would the boat's name sound stupid if repeated 3 times, in a Mayday call? I think many boat names would fail that test, though. Especially the smart *rse ones.
Another thought is to search the MARS database ( http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/mars/ship_search.sh#start ) with your chosen name, or part of it, and see how many others have used it. There does not seem to be a Hand of God, but there are 3 "Hands Off" and three "Hands On". The database tells you which country they are registered too.
Gordonmc
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Invariably eyebrows are raised when I tell anyone the name of our boat and I have to admit is a very un-boatlike name.
Flap.
That was the name of the boat when I bought her and it must have been christened such when ordered from the yard, because the name is carved into a deck beam along with the job number.
The decision not to re-name her has nothing to do with superstition. I figure that whatever the reason the original owner had for the name, it must have been a good one, so its good enough for me.
Flap.
That was the name of the boat when I bought her and it must have been christened such when ordered from the yard, because the name is carved into a deck beam along with the job number.
The decision not to re-name her has nothing to do with superstition. I figure that whatever the reason the original owner had for the name, it must have been a good one, so its good enough for me.
snowleopard
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I am sure that I read somewhere that some names are not allowed - might be the Small Ships Register? You cannot call a boat something like HMS Victory, or Lifeboat.....
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The register will refuse any name which is offensive or likely to cause confusion, e.g. Mayday
The don't care how many others there are of the same name. The part 1 registry however doesn't allow duplicates which is why there are so many names like "xxxx of Hamble". Also once a name is registered on part 1, only the owner of the original "Seagull" is allowed to use "Seagull 2" or "Seagull II". That's why there are lots of "Seagull too" type names about.
I am sure that I read somewhere that some names are not allowed - might be the Small Ships Register? You cannot call a boat something like HMS Victory, or Lifeboat.....
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The register will refuse any name which is offensive or likely to cause confusion, e.g. Mayday
The don't care how many others there are of the same name. The part 1 registry however doesn't allow duplicates which is why there are so many names like "xxxx of Hamble". Also once a name is registered on part 1, only the owner of the original "Seagull" is allowed to use "Seagull 2" or "Seagull II". That's why there are lots of "Seagull too" type names about.
michael_99
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Just don't enter boat races and never win. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Lakesailor
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And always reef early.
dulcibella
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There used to be one on a mooring near Ichenor called On The Rocks, which struck me as tempting fate a bit. Mind you, it had such a growth of weed on the bottom that it was probably incapable of reaching any rocks.
Mirelle
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The Rector of Waldringfield has a boat named "JESUS"
Not "JESUS!", just "JESUS"
He's had her for quite some time, so it must be OK
Not "JESUS!", just "JESUS"
He's had her for quite some time, so it must be OK
Bobstay
New Member
Always liked the name "PH4TUMPH". The "4" being silent ..of course.
Now where did I put those tablets....
Now where did I put those tablets....
saltydave
Active Member
Before getting my first boat and fast approaching middle age I had always wanted to name my boat "Far Kennel" but when the actual occasion arrived SWMBO vetooed that idea....
....So why "Far Kennel"?... It was just that I liked the vision of me putting out a mayday and shouting into the VHF
Mayday Mayday Mayday
Far Kennel, Far Kennel, Far Kennel,
Position ****
The boats sinking!!!!!!!!!
(You try saying "Far Kennel" three times quickly and you will understand). /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
....So why "Far Kennel"?... It was just that I liked the vision of me putting out a mayday and shouting into the VHF
Mayday Mayday Mayday
Far Kennel, Far Kennel, Far Kennel,
Position ****
The boats sinking!!!!!!!!!
(You try saying "Far Kennel" three times quickly and you will understand). /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
saltydave
Active Member
My grey matter can't work it out.... What is PH4TUMPH supposed to mean.. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
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My first boat ...
Alacrity 19 ... called Elizabeth. I thought that a bit OTT for a small boat ... so changed it.
Couldn't decide on a name - so added wife's and my names togther ... NIgel JOYce ......... giving NIJOY. Agreed with wife and no problem ....
Sent in Radio appli. and got back from them ... NIJOY of FAREHAM .....
Called them and asked where did you get the "of Fareham" bit .... answer ... of the application ... Now this got bthem cause I had a photo-copy of the sheet and looked - then asked "as I have a copy of that in front of me please where did I put that ?? Yes I have said that my address is Fareham ... " Stony silence ... OK Mr. Luther we will send another sticker ... sorry !!
Alacrity 19 ... called Elizabeth. I thought that a bit OTT for a small boat ... so changed it.
Couldn't decide on a name - so added wife's and my names togther ... NIgel JOYce ......... giving NIJOY. Agreed with wife and no problem ....
Sent in Radio appli. and got back from them ... NIJOY of FAREHAM .....
Called them and asked where did you get the "of Fareham" bit .... answer ... of the application ... Now this got bthem cause I had a photo-copy of the sheet and looked - then asked "as I have a copy of that in front of me please where did I put that ?? Yes I have said that my address is Fareham ... " Stony silence ... OK Mr. Luther we will send another sticker ... sorry !!
Its_Only_Money
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"Waarschip" on the Hamble probably fails that test too - expect it will cause difficulties on VHF around Portsmouth.....
Bobstay
New Member
That's the point.... it's meaningless, better than "KENANDBARBIE" or other such naff names. "Fer Kennel" is just inspired!
Bystander
New Member
I think your boat had once been owned by AK Gatward, an RAF pilot, hence "Flap" had been a link to his flying days.
Stemar
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Jissel is the name she had when we bought her. Neither of us much liked the name, but couldn't agree on an alternative. I gave up efforts to change when I realised that she was the only vessel of that name on the MARS database. So not the prettiest name, but at least it's unique
