Witness to the ceremony are assembled

The christening ceremony begins with a reading from the poem Sea Fever

Makara is blessed with the element Air

Makara is blessed with the element Fire

Makara is blessed with the element Water

Makara is blessed with the element Earth

A raven watches the ceremonies proceed

The East Wind is toasted

The West Wind is toasted

The South Wind is toasted

A ceremonial bottle of Champagne is broken on Makara's Bow (actually her windlass)

A bough of leaves is placed on her bow to insure safe return to land

Makara's name is unveiled

The colors are unfurled

The builders of Makara are toasted

The vessel is inspected by some very discerning sailors