Christen a Boat

When a boat is brand new, it is an age-old tradition to christen it! This act is typically symbolic of helping the boat give good luck and safe travel. But how, you ask, do I christen my boat? Here's how to do it in just a few steps.

Steps

1. Pick the bottle of wine or champagne that you are going to use to christen the boat. Depending on your budget this may be extremely cheap or expensive, depending on what your feelings towards the ritual are. Some sailors through history have used anything from whiskey through brandy, and sometimes even non-alcoholic beverages such as apple juice or spring water, so it's really just down to the individual performing the act.
2. Once you've picked the beverage you want to use, consider how you are going to christen it. Whilst most alcohol comes in hardened glass bottles, other beverages such as juice or water usually come in plastic containers so think about how you want to tackle the christening. Are you going to splash the chosen liquid or are you going to smash its bottle?
   • If you do choose to go with a liquid that is not distributed normally in a bottle, you can always buy a glass bottle from a super store and transfer the liquid into it. Really get creative and pick what you think will suit your situation best.
3. Once the day has come, prepare a speech. You want to make this moment memorable, so make it funny, a little dramatic and enjoyable. Once you have finished the speech, make the choice to smash the bottle over the bough or spill it onto the side. After you have done your choice, you can splash more onto the hull as a way to further protect your boat from an bad luck which may befall you. Do as you seem fit in regards to this step.

Tips

• Be very sure about doing a smashing with the bottle. Chances are that it won't break, but you're always welcome to try.

Warnings

• If you successfully manage to smash the bottle, watch out for flying glass, and make sure to clean up any of the debris.

Things You'll Need

• Liquid of choice, ie; Champagne, whiskey, wine, spring water, juice
• Bottle for which to hold the liquid
• A brand new boat

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