Moxie! May her crew have fast, safe, and enjoyable passages wherever she may take them.
Moxie was “officially” christened (named) on Friday, May 1st with a very nice bottle of French champagne. We are in France after all… Much like the religious christening ceremony for infants, boats are christened (named) for good luck and safe travel. This ritual has been enacted since the Greeks wore wreaths around their heads, drank wine and poured water on the new boat to bless it. Other cultures sacrificed animals, called on the Gods to keep them safe, or sprinkled holy water on the mast (Soniak, 2012. Why are Champagne bottles smashed on new ships). We certainly didn’t want to be the sailors who DIDN’T do this before sailing.
We would have loved to have family and friends with us to celebrate the event and drink to the safety of the vessel and crew, but travel distances and COVID made that impossible. So when you watch this video, raise a glass of your favorite beverage and pretend you were there with us!
What a proud moment in the relationship of two people with many wonderful, joint and individual, accomplishments.
“GOD SPEED”
Congratulations!!! I just got caught up on your last few posts. I love the pictures! Especially the one of you both grinning from ear to ear. I am SO happy for you. You got to spend Mother’s Day on your new Baby. She’s a beauty💙
I’m praying for safe travels, good health and exciting adventures🙏🏻
You two are way more adventurous than us. Good luck with all your trainings and have fun settling into Moxie…your new home sweet home!
Of course, “Moxie”! You’ve got it in spades! Congratulations on this great adventure and recognizing that there is no better time than this moment. I am inspired.
An Irish Sailor’s Blessing:
May the seas lie smooth before you.
May a gentle breeze forever fill your sails.
May sunshine warm your face,
And kindness warm your soul.
And, until we meet again,
May God bless you and keep you safe.
Congratulations and safe travels.
So excited for you two! We’re keeping an eye out for John and Rosemary! Safe travels!
I love being able to keep up with y’all!! Such an exciting time. Stay safe!
“May the seas lie smooth before you. May a gentle breeze forever fill your sails…” (Moxie must be smiling right now. And Mae, too.)
So exciting! Safe travels! Bon Voyage❤️
Praying for you and the adventure of a lifetime♡
Congratulations!! Another beautiful Moxie finds her way to y’all.
Safe travels!!!