Re: [Paddlewise] The naming of boats

From: John Fereira <fereira_at_albert.mannlib.cornell.edu>
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 99 7:28:49 EDT
> 
> Hmm, the roto molded double is affectionately called the HMS rubbermaid.
>  
My friend has a fleet of rental boats.  The only one that has a name
is the Necky Amaruk double.  He calls it the Mother Ship.

> On a related thread, for a new boat, is there any special ceremony
> for first launch?
> I'm just finishing up a pygmy stitch and glue kayak, and hoping to
> finish outfitting and do a test launch this weekend.
> 
> For larger boats, I understand smashing a bottle of Dom Perigon
> on the bow is in order, but due to back orders for y2k parties,
> I don't see any in the store, and not sure I'd want to see
> if the bottle or the bow is stronger anyway.
> 
> Maybe sprinkle some sparkling wine and say a few words
> "f*cking A, lets see if floats and stays upright".
> Or is Single malt more in order?
  
Probably wouldn't hurt.

--
John Fereira
jaf30_at_cornell.edu
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