Burning Your Socks on the Eqinox! A Mariner's Tradition!

Ya, dem ol guys who run aroun on dem boats with sheets hangin' all ober da place have dem crazy customs, don cha know. Only dem guys would do sumpin stupid like dat.
 
Traditions :smt101 I just removed the old name on the new boat and still have to put on the new name, I'm getting paranoid because I might have to wait till it's in the water to put it on. Anyone else have a naming ceremony when they change the name?

Dan
 
We do it here at the Gunpowder Neck Boat Association. We will do it this coming Sat 3/24. I have been a member for 10 years and we do it every year rain or shine, cold or warm. Plus, it is another excuse to stand around and drink beer. :smt101
 
mrclark321 said:
Traditions :smt101 I just removed the old name on the new boat and still have to put on the new name, I'm getting paranoid because I might have to wait till it's in the water to put it on. Anyone else have a naming ceremony when they change the name?

Dan
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We did it , you have to remove EVERYTHING !!! That has the old name off the boat, everything. And cover the new name with a blanket or towel. Then pour champagne to the gods of east, west etc... There's a few websites on this... Oh and invite friends too. Good luck
 
Boat renaming requires the following procedures and incantation - to defy or ignore the Gods of wind and sea will only incur their wrath and distain. Just sayin'

"Oh mighty and great rulers 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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