Re: [Paddlewise] The naming of boats

> 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 first canoe, down in Florida, was called "Gator Grabber" because that was
what it was used for. Up here the WW boat is the "Blue Meanie", and the
flatwater is the Flying Loon, referring more to the drawings on the bow.
I'm more of a believer in eyes on the bow of a boat.   The Blue Meanie logo
is "Glove", from the Yellow Submarine.

Looking through some old, old, ACA yearbooks, around 1905 or so, I see that
almost every member also listed a name for his boat.   Mostly Indian names,
but more personalized ones as well.
JP

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