Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A name for my sailboat

I've owned my sailboat for nearly a year now, and contemplated a bit as to what to call her.  I've had a lot of funny suggestions, but she deserves a proper name.  Earlier in the day, while doodling on a bit of scrap paper  it came to me the symbolism of the sailboat, what it all meant to me.

It comes down to freedom, that is what draws me toward sailing.  While freedom is a fine word, it is a bit over used and not something I would consider labeling my sailboat.  Instead, I will use a foreign word ;p 

"Saoirse"

It is pronounced Seer Sha, and is the Gaelic word for freedom, often given to women.  How fitting of a name for my first sailboat.  It is not entirely original, other boats have borne her name before, however, I don't think anyone will be offended.

Well, I'll be getting a vehicle to tow my beloved Saoirse here shortly.  I've been lookin at Ford Explorer's that are rated to tow 5,000 lbs.  Plenty enough, as the combined weight of my boat and trailer is no more than 3,500 and more likely 3,000.

I'll be sure to post a few pics when it happens, as well as relocating the boat to my backyard.  I don't like it's current location, because it is too close to the neighbor's house and I don't want them thinking I am prying on them while goofing about on my sailboat.

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