The tradition of boat names goes back hundreds of years. In ancient times, sailors believed that boats had souls and therefore it was proper to baptize and choose a name.
Maritime ships were named after the gods to ensure their protection from misfortune. We remember the three best-known historical boats in the world that set out in search of new lands to discover: ” La Nina, La Pinta and La Santa Maria.”
Nowadays when choosing a name for a new ship, the naming ceremony is precise and complex so that no unfortunate event can happen to the seafarer on his maiden voyage.
The name, or the inscription on the boat, can tell a lot about its owner. The name conveys a philosophy of life, talks about family, love and many other personal things. The name of your boat tells your identity, tells who you are.
Choosing an original name, a name that is yours, is essential for those who own a boat, whether it is a sailboat, houseboat, or yacht.
We at BoatsName work every day to make unique and original the boat lettering of our customers.
The most famous boat names in Italy
Let’s see together how The Italian VIPs named their boats, which fill the ports with their luxurious and exclusive yachts every summer:
- Main – Giorgio Armani;
- Queen of Italy – Dolce & Gabbana;
- Freedom – Roberto Cavalli;
- Morning Glory – Silvio Berlusconi;
- Tililla 3 – Valentino Rossi;
- Force Blue – Flavio Briatore;
- Yacht Tribe – Luciano Benetton.
But if there is one place where the most beautiful boats in the world are to be found, it is undoubtedly at Les Voiles de Saint Tropez, held annually in the gulf of the same name. Where the largest fleet after the French is the Italian fleet with 22 boats.
Here are some of the names for boats that attended Saint Tropez:
- Scud (m. 14.93), is the boat of Luna Rossa and Prada’s patrón, Patrizio Bertelli;
- Marga (m. 15.56) is now owned by Tomas De Vargas Machuca and siblings Alessandra and Igino Angelini who also own Shooners Puritan and Orianda, and three other 10M S.I. Tonino, Astarte and Linth II;
- Moro di Venezia (m. 20.41), owned by Massimiliano Ferruzzi, son of Arturo and Cristina Busi;
- Magdalus Secondo (m. 25.75) is a classic under the command of Sandro Taurchini, president of the Civitavecchia Yacht Club;
- Anouk (m. 13.40) won the Italian Offshore championship in Class A. Owner Antonio Bavasso;
- Futura ( m. 15.78) with owner Carlo Bellantone;
- The Fifty (m. 14.62) with owner Giuseppe Porro.
After this small list of Italian VIP boat inscriptions, are you still looking for the right name to give to your boat?Are you racking your brain – because you are not superstitious – and looking for a new name for the used boat you just bought?
Be aware that there are no such manuals as “The Best Boat Names,” but to help you find the one that fits your hull we have prepared these helpful tips.
Tips for choosing boat names:
- Think of a unique, short and simple boat name so it will be easy to remember and also to identify it in case of emergency;
- must mean something; finding a boat name that has personal meaning is a good choice;
- uses graphic elements to give your boat a modern and elegant touch that will surely set it apart from others.
At BoatsName, we have created a line of products for all types of inscriptions on your boat that will allow you to make it even more special, totally distinguishing it from the past thanks to modern technology and exclusive design.
Our signs are waterproof, we use boat lights brighter and more energy efficient. All this will allow you to have a personalized boat name with superior quality and absolutely unforgettable.
We know how important a boat sign is, recognizable and beautiful to look at. But we cannot forget other important points such as the boat’s interior and exterior lighting and the boat mats , which are indispensable for both aesthetics and safety in navigation.