A Guide to Naming Your Boat

While it might seem trivial, the act of naming your boat actually has a long and storied history attached to it. Additionally, giving your boat a name helps to identify it among all the other boats out on the water or at the marina so that you can easily be located in an emergency. But you don’t want to give your boat a name that isn’t suitable or boring, so here are some recommendations to keep in mind when selecting a name for your boat.

What’s the Story?

Boats have been named for thousands of years, because we simply enjoy naming things to help us claim them as our own. Also, sailors used to be especially superstitious due to the unsafe nature of going out on the water in a small boat without GPS or other modern conveniences. Thus, they put a great deal of thought into naming their boats after saints or gods to curry favor with a particular deity to ensure a safe voyage.

Make Sure Your Name Is Easy

A boat name that can be misheard or difficult to pronounce or hear on a radio isn’t a great option. Choose a name that everyone can say pretty easily and that isn’t likely to be misinterpreted over the airwaves. 

Select Something Appropriate

You should also make sure that you give your boat a name that reflects well upon you. You don’t want a name that is crass or inappropriate; what if your grandma hears it? Avoid making dirty jokes, too. Instead, think about naming your boat after a loved one, a pet, a favorite place, or something from your past.

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