RE: [Paddlewise] The naming of boats

In the Atlantic Sea Kayakers, a group of about 150 paddlers, I only know of
2 people that named their boats.  Unless there's a bunch out there that
won't confess it.

Debbie Reeves
Sandy Hook, NJ

> ----------
> From: 	Peter Osman[SMTP:PeterO_at_ambri.com.au]
> 
> 	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!
> 
> 
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