Renaming a boat is a decision that can stir the waters of tradition and modernity, leaving many boat owners navigating through a sea of doubts. The question “Is it bad to rename a boat?” has divided the community into two camps: the more traditionalists who adhere to age-old superstitions and the modern-day pragmatists who view…
How to Hold a Boat Name Change Ceremony
Owning a boat can be, in many ways, a great expression of individualism and freedom. With your vessel, you can conquer the waves of the lake or ocean at your leisure, feeling the wind at your back and the sun on your face. You can also make your boat entirely your own. You can paint…
The Art and Science of the Boat Name Changing Ceremony
There’s something deeply personal about naming a boat. For many, it’s akin to naming a child or a beloved pet, encapsulating hopes, dreams, and personal experiences. With this sentimentality comes the contemplation of change. Embarking on the journey of the boat name changing ceremony is more than just a maritime tradition; it bridges the gap…
Picking Your Boat Name and Hailing Port When Documenting Boats
When getting a new boat here in Canada, there are two things you will need to worry about upfront when getting your documentation: your boat name and hailing port. Let’s take a look at this. Boat Name and Hailing Port Two important parts of your boat ownership, believe it or not, will be your boat…
Understanding the Boat Renaming Process
There is something liberating about owning a boat that is hard to match. When you are out on the water, all on your lonesome, feeling the wind at your back and the sun on your face, the stresses of land can seem like they are a thousand miles away. With that in mind, it is…
The Ritual of Changing Your Boat Name in Canada: A Guide to Complying with Transport Canada
Any boat owner will tell you that changing the name of their vessel is a momentous occasion. When you change the name of your boat, you need to make sure you are following Transport Canada’s rules. This is true whether you are changing the name to reflect a new owner, a new stage in your…
Things To Keep in Mind When Choosing a Boat Name
It is important for you, as the owner of a boat in Canada, to choose a name for your watercraft that is one of a kind and has some significance. When it comes time to choose the christening of a brand-new ship or the renaming of an older one, a few elements should be kept…
How to Rename a Boat Legally With Transport Canada
Back when you first registered your boat with Transport Canada, you were asked to give it a name. Now, this doesn’t have to mean that the boat will have to keep this name going forward. You can change it if you feel like it, you just need to go through a specific process for that.…
Changing the Name of a Canadian Boat Online and More
Have you recently moved your vessel to a new hailing port? Does it feel like your vessel name just doesn’t quite fit your vessel (or you) anymore? When vessel owners fill out their initial registration, putting in their Port of Registry and vessel name, it’s easy to feel like those are going to be the…
Can You Change the Name of a Boat? Yes, and We Can Help
Can you change the name of a boat? Yes! The short answer is yes, you can change the name of a boat. This is actually fairly easy, especially given all the available mechanisms we at the National Vessel Registry Center have got to offer you. We make an effort to make sure that all your…