A GREAT success for Red October! It was an open invitation at the marina; we also invited several of our friends and families to come and celebrate the commissioning with us. The ceremony is considered as an ancient tradition to purge the old name and properly rename to appease the sea and wind gods. More details attached: http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm
At least 25 folks joined our party which followed by a handful left until almost midnight. When the evening breeze came, the remaining crept up to the flybridge to stay warm and much of their conversation transversed into some kind of pirate lingo. It was amusing and equally entertaining! Honestly, I think it was the free booze and food that did it. LOL 
All in all, the process is now complete with her name bearing Red October. She was already registered with the USCG under that name when we bought her in late October 2010, but we had to wait until the weather and temp were more cooperative for the boat lettering. It is indeed a very exciting and special time for us liveaboards!
