During the Seattle Boats Afloat Show, HYG held a very special occasion in our tent - the christening of Endurance 658-12! This was the first new yacht christening hosted at our docks and we are excited to carry on the tradition for the future new members of our HYG Family.
Family and friends of the owners came together on a rainy Saturday evening to celebrate "Mahalo", and bless her with safe passagemaking.
Geo Tamblyn, HYG's new service operations manager, led the event, and right as he opened the event, the skies opened up and began pouring rain.
The special Hawaiian-themed blessing was shouted out over the storm:
"For thousands of years, the sea has called to people. Vessels have been crafted to carry them, and the vessels are known by name. As they nurture and care for us while at sea, we affectionately call them "she." To them we toast and ask to celebrate this beautiful new vessel, Mahalo.
In Hawaiian culture, Kanaloa is the ocean god, known for long distance voyaging and also for healing. In the spirit in which this vessel Mahalo was named, we ask Kanaloa to watch over her, ensuring safe passages for Bob and Debbie's family and friends. Mahalo is the newest member of the Hampton ohana, or family. May she always bring the spirit of the islands to all that voyage with her. TO MAHALO!"
After the ceremonial smashing of champagne, we gathered back together in the HYG tent for piping hot BBQ from Cask & Trotter. It was another great chapter for the HYG Family and an exciting milestone for Mahalo!
