How to Christen a New Boat

The christening, start to finish

Gather friends at the dock, put a branch of green leaves on the bow for safe returns, say a few words about the boat, then break a bottle of champagne on the bow — or pour it — and declare the name. That’s the whole thing, usually under five minutes.

Some people follow it with a short maiden voyage right after.

I name this boat ________________.

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