Today Fred launched his brand new yacht - Cygnet. it had been scheduled for Friday last but the weather was far too choppy. As it happens today is not good either but it had to go ahead anyway.
There were jobs for everyone as the yacht was gently lowered down the slipway and carefully manoeuvred along and round the jetty.
It was surprising that somebody didn't go in headfirst. The boat was not to touch the pier at all costs!
Once it was safely round, then the intricate job of rigging. It seems to take forever - especially if, like us, you are standing waiting in the cold wind and heavy showers.
It was getting well on to dark when the sails were finally raised and she sailed off towards the Yacht Club. Unfortunately the batteries in my camera were exhausted so I failed to get a photo of the yacht in full sail. Gareth does have one on his camera so I will post it when I get it.
Today Fred launched his brand new yacht - Cygnet. it had been scheduled for Friday last but the weather was far too choppy. As it happens today is not good either but it had to go ahead anyway.
There were jobs for everyone as the yacht was gently lowered down the slipway and carefully manoeuvred along and round the jetty.
It was surprising that somebody didn't go in headfirst. The boat was not to touch the pier at all costs!
Once it was safely round, then the intricate job of rigging. It seems to take forever - especially if, like us, you are standing waiting in the cold wind and heavy showers.
It was getting well on to dark when the sails were finally raised and she sailed off towards the Yacht Club. Unfortunately the batteries in my camera were exhausted so I failed to get a photo of the yacht in full sail. Gareth does have one on his camera so I will post it when I get it.
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