Gnarly Nautical Names

Posted by Camilla Veraducci on May 30th 2016

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Boys

Anchor: Heavy metal device attached to a ship by a rope/chain. Provides strength and support.


Duff: Short for duffel; like the bag sailors use to carry their personal effects. Soft, yet strong


Fin: a flat attachment on many marine wildlife, including fish and cetaceans. Direct and well balanced


Fisher: A person who catches fish. Quiet, prepared, patient


Sailor: A member of a crew of a ship. Adventurer



Girls


Catalina: One of California’s Channel Islands. Greek form of Catherine, meaning pure


Island: Land that is surrounded by water. Independent


Marina: A dock where boats can anchor. Kind, giving, and gracious


Ocean: Large body of water. Big-hearted; dramatic


Ray: Short for stingray; marine wildlife with flat body. Protected