Why name a boat

A casual or cultural cruiser? A sailing legend? Or an esteemed angler? Or do you want to be forgotten with a lame boat name? It starts and ends with your boat name, which may prove even more telling than your sailing escapades.

Writer who actually likes numbers. Progressive Logo Progressive. How to launch a boat for the first time. How to prepare your boat for unexpected weather. What I learned sailing at 5 mph for 87 days. Boat naming has been around for thousands of years, started when sailors named their vessels after deities and saints in the hopes of good fortune and smooth sailing. Names were chosen very carefully since the wrong name meant the difference between a safe voyage or being lost at sea.

There are so many names to choose from and so many directions you could take. Maybe you have a favourite song, a wicked sense of humour, love puns, or simply want to go traditional and pay a tribute to your beloved. Check out some other common boating superstitions. Before you can move on to picking a name and christening your beauty, there are a few more practical things to keep in mind:.

Ready to create your list of potential names? Take your time and consider, most of all, what fits your boat, your values and your lifestyle. Here are some basic guidelines for how to choose the perfect moniker:. Stuck for ideas? Here are some randomly chosen boat names to get your imagination cruising:.

Before you settle on a name, make sure that no other Canadian vessel shares this name. Principal Interest is just one of many different monetary puns that you could use. Attaching a special meaning to your boat is one of the best things about being able to name it. A name like Querencia, which refers to a place where a person feels authentically like themselves, is a great way to ensure your boat's name is sentimental.

No one would be able to turn down an afternoon aboard the Rum Runner, as it sounds like a guaranteed good time. For a classic and timeless name, there are a great deal of sea phrases to choose such as Sea Spirit or Second Wind. Names that play on words, such as Sea Senora or Seas the Day are quality names, too.

T he options are as wide as the horizon. Another route is to give your boat a name with a double entendre. If you're Margaritaville-bound, we particularly like The Salt Shaker.

Can't you see yourself soaking up the sun aboard Utopia , or popping a bottle of bubbly on Uncorked — the best names come from putting a creative spin on something simple. Xie Xie meaning "thank you" in Chinese or Xenophile are names that sound unique and will make sure your boat will stand out in the harbor.

Or play into your pirate side with X Marks the Spot. Let your excitement about your new boat be known through a name like Yahoo, Yes Please! Your boat is the best of the best, so why not name it something that represents one of the greats like Zeus, Zenith, or Zeppelin. The Scene. Type keyword s to search. Slim Aarons Getty Images. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.