Renaming Your Boat: A Cause for Celebration

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Christening a boat is a time-honored tradition that mariners have practiced throughout the ages. In essence, a captain of a just-launched ship would celebrate the occasion and ask for the gods’ blessings throughout the vessel’s journeys.

BNR’s Guide to Winterizing Your Boat

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Fall’s arrival means winter’s cold, snowy weather won’t be far behind. In areas with chilly (or frigid) winter temperatures, boaters are reluctantly putting their boats to sleep for an extended nap. Before doing that, however, most boatowners are winterizing their vessels from stem to stern.

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Boat Name

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You’ve finally joined the ranks of happy boat owners, and you’re excited to begin your adventures on the water. You recently bought all your required safety gear, and outfitted the cabin in your favorite color scheme. You even splurged on some of the latest electronics.

Avoid These Five Types of Boating Emergencies

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Spending the day on your boat is a great way to relax and de-stress from the world around you. You soak up the warm sunshine while enjoying a cold drink. Your family or friends are along for the ride, sharing one of your favorite experiences.

The Modern Way to Christen a Boat

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Christening your boat is a nautical tradition that’s thousands of years old. In fact, virtually every seagoing culture has adopted its own version of a boat naming ceremony. Whether you’re christening a canoe, a cruising sailboat, or a motor yacht, the ceremony will be largely the same. In fact, similar guidelines apply when you christen a ship. View these useful suggestions for christening your boat, and access a more traditional boat naming ceremony geared to nautical purists.

The Nuts and Bolts of Naming Your Boat

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You’re finally ready to name (or rename) your boat. You’ve been combing through boat name databases for days, and you finally found a boat name that fit your boat’s vibe and your personality. Now, you need to place that name on the boat’s hull.

Beware of These 7 Boat-naming Blunders

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Getting a new (or new to you) boat is an exciting experience. You imagine all the enjoyable trips you’ll take with family and friends, and you look forward to some solo time during which you can rest and relax.