We are closer than ever to becoming a boating family!
I finally have a lifejacket–a snazzy purple model that’s almost as pretty as the dog’s. I chose it because it’s stylish. My sailor gave it a thumbs up because it’s Transport Canada approved.
We pick the boat up on Friday afternoon. Barring unforeseen circumstances, we’ll be living the cruising life on Saturday.
All that remains to be done is to dream up a good, no GREAT, name for our new boat. The current name, Two Bears, is nice, but it’s not really us. (The previous owners called themselves Big Bear and Little Bear, so Two Bears was perfect for them. We’re neither as cute nor as openly affectionate as them.)
In an effort to come up with the perfect name, I’ve been scouring the internet.
Some are clever (Angler Management). Some are cute (Your Ad Here).
Many are offensive (Wet Dreams, The Love Mussel, R Swipe).
Yeah–no.
My favourite, SS Minnow, has been vetoed by my sailor.
Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.
I have deleted a bunch of boat names…they are all dumb. Naming a boat is hard!
I agree. We’ve found more bad ones than good.
Money Pit?
Floatzilla?
Forwarding Address?
Great suggestions! Thank you.
The Sailor’s Woman? Just think of all those wonderful blogging opportunities!
That’s a good idea. I never even thought of that!
I have no thought for a name – and even if I did it could it wouldn’t be yours. But, my goodness, how fantastic to be in that situation! Name it with freedom, with love, without anyone but the two of you thinking what it should be!!!
It is kind of an exciting situation! I’ve named one child and many dogs, but never a boat. As we throw names back and forth, I’ve realized choosing the right name for this boat is a big responsibility.