Stray Cat on the Amelia River
Posted on June 27th 2011 under Amelia River
I have a hobby of collecting boat names and trying to read the minds of the owners who named them. With the active fishing, sailing and charter boat activity on Amelia Island, there is never any shortage of material from which to draw.
Humorous Boat Name at the Fernandina Beach Marina
As I take my walks around town each evening, I inevitably end up down at the Amelia River because it’s just a short stroll from Fairbanks House, the waterfront always beckons and it feeds my hobby.
The philosophy behind naming boats has always intrigued me. You can tell when someone names their boat after their kids or a significant other, but I like to imagine the effort that goes into the struggle to sum up someone’s hopes, dreams, attitudes or sense of humor in a one or two-word moniker that will be painted on, registered and put out there for the world to see – and judge.
Since we’re fond of humor here at Fairbanks House, this boat – the “Stray Cat” won the award for biggest smile-inducer on the river this morning.
2 Responses to Stray Cat on the Amelia River
Jeannette Wiggins
July 1, 2011
My dream boat will have the moniker of “Exit Strategy” or “Escape Clause”….What a great hobby…I’ll remember to view the boat names whenever I have opportunity to come in contact with one. Thanks for the smile
Mary Lu Hartley
July 19, 2011
I love reading boat names too, Theresa. Trudy’s son, Charlie had a great suggestion for his Dad’s boat after retirement – “Done Teachin’ ” – I like that it can tell you everything you need to know in such a few words, unlike myself.