A simple stroll along the marina reveals a plethora of intriguing boat names. These names hold profound significance for their owners but often leave us puzzled. Despite our best efforts to decipher them, we are frequently surprised by the unexpected answers. Below are some examples of boat name enigmas encountered at Setur Finike Marina.

 

Eda Selçuk, Setur Marinas Finike Front Office Representative

 

Paikea: This is a term in the Maori language, which is spoken by the indigenous people of New Zealand. This term refers to a specific type of humpback whale that is recognized by its large fins.

 

Borasco: Occasionally, boat owners choose names for their vessels to keep cherished memories alive. For instance, Mr. Levent, the owner of Borasco, lost his beloved dog around the time he bought his boat. In order to commemorate his dog's memory, he chose the name Borasco, which sounds similar to his dog's name (Bora). His dear wolf dog was named Bora after the strong northern winds that blow over the Aegean.

 

 

Brizo: The boat's owner acquired it in Greece and decided to keep the name Brizo, which was the name of the daughter of Poseidon, the God of the Sea, in Greek mythology. He chose to keep the name as it was given to him as a gift from the previous owner.

 

Hahalua: Hahalua, a native fish of the stingray genus from Hawaii, is a name that sounds like a laugh. The owner of the boat, who shares a deep admiration for this fish closely related to sharks, liked the name so much that he kept it for his own boat and even tattooed a similar drawing of the hahalua on his body. The word hahalua also has another meaning, which is "breath".

 

 

My Way and Adventure: The Adventure and My Way boats are owned by a family with two young children. Initially, they bought Adventure with the dream of circumnavigating the globe, and hence the name. Later on, they sold their house and purchased another boat, which they named My Way. Eventually, they moved permanently onto boats. When Mr. Cem purchased My Way from its previous owner, it was named "Lord Anthony." Although he wanted to keep the name, he couldn't persuade his wife to do that.

 

Neptune Spear: The use of mythological elements in boat names is a common practice. The Neptune Spear, for instance, is the name of Poseidon's trident from Greek mythology. However, for those familiar with recent history, it is also the name of the operation that led to the capture of Osama bin Laden by the United States military. The boat owner's sense of humor is evident in this choice of name.

 

 

Chiffon: The boat's name remained unchanged when the owner bought it, as many sailors believe that changing a boat's name brings bad luck. The owner now believes that Chiffon moves gracefully on the sea, like the way a chiffon dress moves harmoniously on a windy day.

 

Mindset: The boat owner believes that one's thoughts can manifest into reality. Whenever he sees the name, it serves as a reminder for him to always think positively and attract good things into his life.

 

……………: We've left this space blank for you, as many people find a name for their dream boat even before they acquire it. Perhaps, this is how they come a little closer to realizing their dream. So, what will you name your future boat?

 

Photographs: Eda Selçuk