kpd2
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Am renaming boat back to original name this weekend. Any ideas as to how this should be done? Anybody been to such a ceremony before? any suggestions?? And, yes, it is a Twister ...
Ceremony for renaming back to original name?
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claymore
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I think you have to throw a bottle of champagne at yourself
Twister_Ken
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At last, another person with immaculate taste in boats posts on Spittlebutt.
Tell me more - which boat, where, have you joined the owners assoc?
Tell me more - which boat, where, have you joined the owners assoc?
BrendanS
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The complete ritual involves you and crew running naked widdershins around the boat 3 times, which might not accomplish much, but will cause great hilarity in the marina.
Otherwise you can try this one
http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm
Otherwise you can try this one
http://www.48north.com/mr_offline/denaming.htm
Gunfleet
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Twisters are an incy wincy bit too long at 28 ft. A similar vessel at 26 feet, however, would be perfect.
bobgosling
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Offering libations ( pour champagne into the sea ) to Aeolus the god of wind and Poseidon the god of the sea is the traditional ceremony. However, naming *back* to original name ? Hmmmm , maybe you don't need to do anything ?
tcm
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Ceremonies, Neptune and Atlantic Crossing
yep, i reckon it must be like a divorce party - "as you were", keep quiet about any big effort that anyone put on for the wedding. So, nothing for ole neptune who must be well sloshed.
This is a good point at which i can put forwardd my suggested passage plan across the Atlantic as i know several who are making the trip. There's lots of routes, but surely one of the favourite bits would be crossing the equator. And of course, actually following the equator would be vair efficient distance-wise, i think. Soo, any reason why the route couldn't start by beetling off to the equator, having a nice party... and then zigzagging across the equator once or twice per day for continual non-stop partying, celebrations and tributes to neptune?
yep, i reckon it must be like a divorce party - "as you were", keep quiet about any big effort that anyone put on for the wedding. So, nothing for ole neptune who must be well sloshed.
This is a good point at which i can put forwardd my suggested passage plan across the Atlantic as i know several who are making the trip. There's lots of routes, but surely one of the favourite bits would be crossing the equator. And of course, actually following the equator would be vair efficient distance-wise, i think. Soo, any reason why the route couldn't start by beetling off to the equator, having a nice party... and then zigzagging across the equator once or twice per day for continual non-stop partying, celebrations and tributes to neptune?
tcm
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Completely different twister
Different boat entirely - his has the *original* teak decks and without that they aren't the same AT ALL, worst of both worlds, ghastly modern pastiche, insulting the true spirit, can't possibly be allowed in class with originals and oughta callit something else, airconditioning next hm? sneer, harumph, tsk pah! etc etc, and probly best avoided.
Different boat entirely - his has the *original* teak decks and without that they aren't the same AT ALL, worst of both worlds, ghastly modern pastiche, insulting the true spirit, can't possibly be allowed in class with originals and oughta callit something else, airconditioning next hm? sneer, harumph, tsk pah! etc etc, and probly best avoided.
BrianJ
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Re: Ceremony for renaming back to original name?,..LONG
Found this once and kept it " just in case"
Hope the author doesn't mind
Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat
By Capt. Pat
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 Champagne. Plain old sparkling wine 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 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 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.
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Found this once and kept it " just in case"
Hope the author doesn't mind
Ceremony for Renaming Your Boat
By Capt. Pat
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 Champagne. Plain old sparkling wine 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 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 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.
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jhr
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Re: Ceremony for renaming back to original name?,..LONG
Alternatively, stick new lettering on the transom, and have a couple of beers
Alternatively, stick new lettering on the transom, and have a couple of beers
StugeronSteve
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Re: Ceremony for renaming back to original name?,..LONG
It just might work!
It just might work!
ShipsWoofy
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Re: Ceremony for renaming back to original name?,..LONG
No No No
This is not to be mocked, not even a little.
Thank you to Brian, I have also stored that for use if needed.
Just No
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No No No
This is not to be mocked, not even a little.
Thank you to Brian, I have also stored that for use if needed.
Just No
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jhr
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Re: Ceremony for renaming back to original name?,..LONG
OK - I confess.
We changed the name of our boat when we bought her (some may remember that she previously revelled in the hilarious name of "Cum Again").
SWMBO is a superstitious Irishwoman, who won't even leave her shoes on the table, and she insisted on asking my dad (who has been a yottie, man and boy, almost all his life) for the proper procedure. He ran through a number of alternatives, but said that the approach he'd always taken was to walk around the boat, explaining why the name was being changed, what it was going to become, and why the new name had been chosen. So that's what we did.
Everyone is superstitious at sea, even me: you never know when you're going to need it.
I still did the bit with the couple of beers, though.........
OK - I confess.
We changed the name of our boat when we bought her (some may remember that she previously revelled in the hilarious name of "Cum Again").
SWMBO is a superstitious Irishwoman, who won't even leave her shoes on the table, and she insisted on asking my dad (who has been a yottie, man and boy, almost all his life) for the proper procedure. He ran through a number of alternatives, but said that the approach he'd always taken was to walk around the boat, explaining why the name was being changed, what it was going to become, and why the new name had been chosen. So that's what we did.
Everyone is superstitious at sea, even me: you never know when you're going to need it.
I still did the bit with the couple of beers, though.........
kpd2
New Member
Thanks for all the replies. As she still has her original name on her clock and barometer, I think that I do not have to have too elaborate a ceremony as I am not trying to obliterate the past. So, with name restored to transom, I shall launch with Champagne as an appeasement to the sea gods and drink the rest with friends!
There are about 12 hours to go (hopefully!), so if there are any other thoughts, now is the time ...
There are about 12 hours to go (hopefully!), so if there are any other thoughts, now is the time ...
Rob_Webb
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We have a Maori ceremony here that includes a virgin pee-ing in the bilges. For real. How could you possibly get unlucky after that?
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