Letters
“What Were You Thinking?” Boat Names
I thoroughly enjoyed Karen Sullivan’s article in the November 2010 issue, “What’s in a Boat Name?” Just as Karen is, I am a lover of reading boat names and like her, I especially seek out “creative” naming conventions. So much in fact, I recently started a blog called “Vessel Victims,” highlighting the bad puns, bad spelling, the “What were you drinking when you picked that?” naming phenomenon, maliciously adorning once beautiful and honorable nautical friends. I have encountered them in every port and my blog was created to both entertain the public and also to encourage owners who might notice their faux paus and change their ways (and names). Thanks again for publishing her very funny article.
She’s a good writer and I look forward to reading her again. Sincerely,
Marie Tjernlund Proud crew on Crescendo, a Wauquiez Centurian 40
Yes, it does make you wonder about the thought process behind some of the names you see. We’d always joked about naming a boat the “Passing Wind,” until, while walking the docks at Shilshole, we came upon the “Passing Wind II.”
Change a life. Donate your boat.
Hiking for Groceries in Gig Harbor Just went to downtown Gig Harbor to find the only
full grocery store, (QFC) is closing. I was surprised and saddened to see this. I wanted to put the word out to those boaters who use Gig Harbor as a jumping off point, either on the way to the South Sound, or those who make Gig Harbor a destination. You will have trouble provisioning your boat by foot in town now. I can imagine this will be a surprise to many boaters this year, thinking they can provision up within walking distance when they arrive. Of course, the Fred Meyer up the hill is alive and well, but its quite the hike by foot. There is a small convenience type market at the head of the bay, across from Anthony’s, but that is it. The plan for the building is unknown, there is rumor of another grocery store going in, but it is just a rumor. Hope this info can be made available to the yachties that frequent our fine little harbor.
Mary White S/V Silver Lining Gig Harbor
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