Re: [Paddlewise] The naming of boats

From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 20:49:13
At 09:33 AM 7/3/99 +1000, Peter Osman wrote:
>	How many kayaks are named? I read recently that it was considered
>inappropriate to give a kayak a name. The argument went along the lines that
>a kayak should be used as an extension of the body, not something separate
>providing a safe haven after the manner of a larger boat. Now I can think of
>half a dozen good reasons to name a kayak and wondered what proportion of
>kayakers did? So if anyone is interested and would like to reply direct or
>on Paddlewise I'll give the results of a 'straw poll' next week!

My kayak is bright red and was purchased on the fourth of July weekend, so
I have on occasion referred to it as "The Firecracker". I threatened to
name it "Independence", but that didn't stick either. Mostly, it's "the
kayak" or "the Heron" or "the boat." The van that I tow the kayak around
(on a trailer) is named "Smoky Joe", however -- it needs a ring job.

-- Wes

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