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rcraig
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Initially Posted - 11/12/2002 : 09:51:06

As most of you have figured out by now, I have been using this forum to probe the experienced for their vast knowlege relative to the C-25. As you also have figured out, I am a 'new' owner of a C-25. Not the first boat by any stretch, but currently the biggest & best to date.

This probably applies to any floating object, but how did you all come up w/ the names of your vessels. This has always been a curiousity and something I'll be doing fairly soon. As steeped in tradition as sailing is, there's gotta be a method to the madness.
After all, I just found out why there is a penny embedded under my mast & that tradition goes waaaay back.

So, what is the thought process of naming (or re-naming). This could get interesting !!!

Regards to all,
Richard C '77 SR/FK

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John G-
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 10:32:06

Richard – We did this before and it became a fun thread, but I couldn’t find it. Maybe we did it when we used the Trailer Sailor forum. Anyway each sailor names his/her boat for many personal reasons, here are mine.
The boat is named Peregrine. I’m a designer and I knew I would like how the word would look on the boat. I live in the city (NYC) and the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest raptor, is just off the endangered species list because it has found a home on the high ledges of the buildings with a ready food supply, the pigeons. Also from the Latin, “peregrinus” means having tendency to wander, which is what I do most of the time in Peregrine.
BTW click on the bird below. And don't forget the renaming ceremony. 

[url="http://www.peregrinefund.org/"]<img src="http://www.peregrinefund.org/images/intro_mid_image.GIF" border=0>[/url]
 John G- "PEREGRINE" C25-#4762 FK

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 11:31:42

Actually John, we've done it a couple of times now. I started one back on the old forum (Unfortunately the link to the old forum no longer works). At the time, it was one of the most popular threads. It stuck around with the most number of posts until that woman started using our BBS for as a personal ad website and Val started egging her on....

We did it again on this forum...here is the link.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=679

Definitely a fun topic....

Flying Wasp was Judge Smails Boat on Caddy Shack...

It was

Duane Wolff
"The Flying Wasp"
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Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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John G-
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 12:06:49

Thanks Duane, it is a fun way to spend the winter and hear about other members boats. And I liked my answer better on that thread.
 

[url="http://www.peregrinefund.org/"]<img src="http://www.peregrinefund.org/images/intro_mid_image.GIF" border=0>[/url]
 John G- "PEREGRINE" C25-#4762 FK

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MattL
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 12:20:35

Richard,
As John said a name is a personal thing. In naming boats, pets, etc. it's is kind of fun to have said nameable a while and note any charactistics of it. For example a male goat we use to have was called skunk.
The Santana my dad and I use to have was a combination of our names, Matt - A - Harry. The boat my wife and I have uses a combination of our sons names Everett and Casey for E. C. Rider, kind of a play on words also for how well it sails.
A dream boat I would like to get someday is a coarsair 27, I live in central CA and I think a good name for a trimaran would be "three eyed duck" of course with a home port of Kesterson wild life area. This is sort of local humor. you may have heard of the reasoning from the news of about 15, 20 years ago.
Good luck with a name and welcome to the club.

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
E.C. Rider
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 12:45:42

previous owner named our boat AIRHEAD and placed a Pepe-le-pu, you know the skunk on her transome. Char and I planned on renaming her and were talking about possible names when I bought an orange pick-up flag. As fate would have the orange pick-up flag (now long gone - I ran over on particularly atrocious landing <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>) had a skunk on it.

So, we started playing with names related to skunk and came up with a perverted classical Greek name:

osme - fragrance

pneo - root for spirit, wind or breeze, so . . .

osmepneo means the fragrance of the wind.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 12:59:52

"osmepneo means the fragrance of the wind."

I hope that's not a "breaking" wind? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 14:09:23

Richard,

When Kirsten and I bought our 25 she was nameless. I said that Kirsten should name her and after some thought she said lets call her after our song, Hey Jude.

You see there is a verse that says, "now you have found her go out and get her" and another "you're waiting for someone to perform with", kind of fit how we found the boat, 30 years after we found each other (aww, mush!).

It is surprising how often someone yells at us a verse from the song or sings it (tries to).

My buddy Paul is a telegrapher/radio operator. He plans to name his 25, Sparky.

My daughter planned to name her 25 after a Danish legend and a fountain in Copenhagen, "Gefion", A woman that changed her four sons into oxen and plowed Denmark free of the other Norselands. The fountain throws water from the oxen's hooves and plowshare just like a bowwake.

Jim Williams
Hey Jude C25fk 2958

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 14:24:22

"And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder."

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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LOREN SOUERS
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 16:07:42

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As most of you have figured out by now, I have been using this forum to probe the experienced for their vast knowlege relative to the C-25. As you also have figured out, I am a 'new' owner of a C-25. Not the first boat by any stretch, but currently the biggest & best to date.

This probably applies to any floating object, but how did you all come up w/ the names of your vessels. This has always been a curiousity and something I'll be doing fairly soon. As steeped in tradition as sailing is, there's gotta be a method to the madness.
After all, I just found out why there is a penny embedded under my mast & that tradition goes waaaay back.

So, what is the thought process of naming (or re-naming). This could get interesting !!!

Regards to all,
Richard C '77 SR/FK

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Richard,
After the unfortunate outing I had starting my own thread a month ago, I am happy to add to yours. I do think sailors put more thought into naming their boats than those other guys, as I believe we are a more artistic group. After all, isn't sailing a bit more artistic than power boating? How many paintings of speed boats do you see?
My last larger boat was called the "Puffin," for the sea bird of northern Atlantic and Pacific shores. I honestly can't recall all the names we went through to arrive at that.
Our C25 is called, "Nimue," [pronounced Nim-way] The vinyl name on the stern quarters says, "Nimue, The Lady of the Lake." Nimue was the lady of the lake who delivered the sword, Excalibur, to King Arthur, and who reached out of the lake after he died to recover the sword. This is from Arthurian legend as portrayed by Sir Walter Scott. My daughter came up with that one and my wife and I liked it.
Of course, part of the fun of naming a boat is that you get to. That is, you only do it because you have a new boat. i.e. Good Times.
Have fun naming your new one!!!

Loren Souers, skipper
Nimue, The Lady of the Lake

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 17:55:02

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d904b3127cce9f7cd9e65e340000001410" border=0>
Our boat, North Star, is so named because it is a guiding force in our hectic fast paced lives. A beacon to show us the way on life's never-ending journey. A lighthouse that draws us into a safe harbor. For these reasons, our boat is named "North Star",...that and...uhmm...when I bought the boat it looked like to much damn work to scrape off the North Star graphic!

Don Lucier, 'North Star'
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MattL
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 18:18:45

The boat came with a name on the stern made out of the 3" leters you get at the hard ware store. I forgot what I used to clean it, but it came up nice. I think mostly elbow grease. The new name was printed at the local "Kings View Graphics". They said they would apply it for $30, I did it my self and think it would have been $30 well spent.
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Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
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FK/SR _/)

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luckystar
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 18:33:58

Richard,
I think it's great for all boaters to be prepared, at all times, to have their "naming" story down pat. Seriously, I think it's fun, as well as steeped in tradition.

I owned my 82 C25 for almost 4 years before I officially named her, so I had to rename an unnamed boat (huh?) but ...
I thought one day that I should thank my lucky stars that I have the luxury of owning a boat, I felt american pride, so I finally named her Lucky Star on the 4th of July this year! I used a new set of sails, new winches, running, motor repair, new cushions and carpet and an autopilot to christen her with (she's happy!), we drank the dom perignon (we're happy!)!

Good luck on your naming, just clear out the old spirits, go sailing and drink to your good fortune.

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 21:22:42

The original name of my boat was Carpe Diem, which I hate. When I picked her up, all of the name had worn off except for "Carp" ... poor thing!

My grandparents immigrated from Norway, so I was looking for a Norse or Viking name for my boat. In Norway, everyone either has a mountain cabin, or they dream of getting one ... my boat is my mountain cabin where I can go to get away from everything.

"Freya - goddess of love and beauty, with blue eyes and golden hair. She is the twin sister of Frey and is also goddess of the earth and fertility. She also has more sinister responsibilities as she leads the valkyrs to the battlefields where they decide who should fall and who should live."

She is a busy goddess ...

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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OJ
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Response Posted - 11/12/2002 : 22:17:51

"Lady of the Lake . . . Excalibur . . . Gefion turns her four sons into oxen "(in my homeland no less!)" . . . life's never ending journey . . . valkyrs to the battlefields"

You people are really deep! Makes OJ sound kind of juvenile <img src=icon_smile_shy.gif border=0 align=middle> !

Briefly, you can experience a whole range of emotions while sailing - as you can listening to Beethoven's 9th.

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/photo/ode075.jpg" border=0>

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rcraig
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 08:43:50

You guys (& gals) are absolutely AWESOME !! I have never come across a bunch so dedicated, if that's the right phrase, to their sport and their boats. Hung around the Santana 30/30 crowd for a long time & not even close to the enthusiasm, but that's another story.

I am taking this all to heart & fully agree that you don't just pick a bunch of letters that'll fit the transom or abaft of the winches. This boat, like yours, is an extension of a dream. Maybe Walter Mitty in nature, but a living dream nonetheless.

I think the hardest part is going to be agreeing w/ the first mate. Her obvious choice is 'Lucky Lynn' (Guess what her name is) After that, it's 'Yachta-Yachta' to be said w/ kind of a Mafia bent.

Previous boat (Ensenada 20) was 'Geez-O-Peet' No clue where that came from, just liked the way it sounded. First mate sez I cannot use name again on the C-25. Right now, I'm leaning towards (yeah this sounds goofy) 'Mark Twain' It's got a nice ring & is one of my favorite authors. It also conjers up, to me at least, images of lazy summers, far horizons, and a definite fresh take on the daily absurd. Seems to fit ??!!

Well, I'm sure more replies will be 'acomin so I won't hog the space. Hope I have not created a monster here !!!

Regards to all......
Richard C

p.s. - 'Sexual Heeling' is not on the short list !!

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 08:47:58

After sharing the story of osmepneo's name, Don Lucier asked

I hope that's not a "breaking" wind? 

Mmmmm? The story has to do with skunk, so . . ..

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 11:49:37

I've done this before, but one more time. Had the C25 since 1983 when we called her Pacifier, since she "pacified" my wish for a larger boat. Then we sold her to friends and moved up to a 30 foot Tartan we called MOLIKA (MOlly, LIbby, and KAthy) are the other ladies in our house, but I told people it meant "naked maiden" in Polynesian). When we then bought back the C25 after 6 years (when she was called Fine Whine, for the keel cable hum...and canvas changed to burgundy), we then renamed her "ENCORE!" . This is a repeat performance.

Other boat names I have used for smaller sailboats: Gizmo, Rambunctious. I really like the name "Even Chance" for hull #5050, owned by Brooke W. on this site......

Gary B.
Encore! #685 SK/SR

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 13:03:53

Here are the logo and name design for the wasp
Logo on Transom:
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2cf32b3127cce91ba66e918400000001410" border=0>

Name:
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2cf32b3127cce91ba7f6b58560000001410" border=0>

I had the name and the Registration numbers done at this place for a very reasonable charge....

http://creativesignsandgraphics.com/index.htm

Duane Wolff
"The Flying Wasp"
C-25, #401 std,sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 National Assn.
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 14:03:18

I agree that it's important to have the wife's approval of the name. I originally wanted to name my C25 "SWEET JANE" (Lou Reed song). My wife objected after someone divulged that it's a song about a NY hooker. So back to the drawing board...

Everything seems hectic in life these days -- work, family, finances, 1+ hour commute each way through LA traffic, etc. I often wonder how I stay sane. Ah-ha! My boat is the one truly sane thing in my life. Wife approves...done deal!

As for the dinghy,
<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2d725b3127cce907c1534ecdd0000001410" border=0>
she kept the same name she had when I bought her -- "SWEET PEA" seems appropriate. Wife approves again...another done deal!

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 14:06:18

Holy cow Richard ... your dink looks better than most sailboats!

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 14:42:20

Buzz:

It is a sailboat.

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b2cf32b3127cce91bb168cb9610000001410" border=0>
Picture compliments to Ed Montague.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 14:53:59

COOL! 'Looks like you're blowing on it to make it go ... do you have that much hot air? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Buzz Maring, C-25 SK/SR #68, "Freya"

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 15:09:47

Richard

In a previous post in this thread you said"

Previous boat (Ensenada 20) was 'Geez-O-Peet' No clue where that came from, just liked the way it sounded. 

I find that interesting. wonder if a lost cousin named it or if someone had a crush on Amanda

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY

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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 15:10:56

the naming of a boat is a real personal thing. The Jellyfish was named for the Jimmy Buffett song Mental Floss. We loved the line "I wish I was a Jellyfish cause Jellyfish dont pay rent"!

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bren737
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Response Posted - 11/13/2002 : 16:24:04

Greetings all!

Don (Peet), as with "pneo", my 'Ruah' is Hebrew for 'the spirit', 'the wind' which is reference to the book of Genesis where God blew the 'breath of life' (ruah) into man.

We were at a church gathering the day before I took delivery of 'Ruah' when our sister (nun), who knew I was getting the boat, asked what the name was going to be. I told her I was still soliciting names. She thought for a second and said "Ruah"; explained what it meant. About ten minutes later, another friend, who knew nothing of the previous conversation, was asked for her input and she thought for a second and said "Ruah" and explained what it meant! My wife and I thought that was a pretty good signal, and thus she was named.

Bren Peterson
C250WB, #642, "Ruah"
San Antonio, TX

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PS: For those of you who remember the "Canyon Lake" threads from this summer, the parking lot in the photo (about 25-30 feet above lake level) was under almost 8 feet of water at the height of the flood.

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