Launch Day

December 26, 2007

The class of March ‘07 finished on Friday 14th. We had 6 boats to launch on a clear bright and cold morning. This did not inhibit some from wearing shorts for the occasion (as well as Santa hats). ITV Westcountry turned up and did a nice news article for local TV. They have still got the item on-line. We had mulled wine and mince pies on the slipway as the boats got launched. Here are the pictures.

Nearly ready for launch

Ready for launch

All lined up…

Wee rob and Tirrik - two Iain Oughtred designs

A Chapelle tender - traditionaly planked

Mike’s boat gets going

Richard’s boat starts to move

ITV film crew get a ride (not much space for 3)

Most of these boats will now disappear over the Christmas break and we will move downstairs to start our own builds. Roll on the new year….