Sarah launched!

[StevenBauer]

I just talked to David and Claudia. :D

So lets see the pictures already!

Steven

[Kim Whitmyre]

All right!! We'll let them enjoy the launching and the intoxication derived thereof. . .And then we want pittchers! :cool::cool:

[Lew Barrett]

Woo Hoo.

[Ross M]

Huzzah!

[Matt J.]

Wow... A huge day. Congratulations, Margo!

[Concordia...41]

I got your WOO HOO :D:D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7ce06b3127ccebf6aa850916d00000025108BYtG7lsxbq

[kc8pql]

Lovely!!

[Paul Girouard]

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! A GREAT DAY eh Margo!!!!!! Good job!!

[StevenBauer]

That's what we've been waiting for! She looks great! Thanks. :D

Steven

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Yeaaaaaa Baby !!!!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

[Doug Wood]

Congratulations Margo, that's a beautiful site. You must feel a great deal of pride today. Well done.

[Claudia]

These will atleast wet your whistle.:D:p


http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng005.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng016.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng019.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng023.jpg

[Claudia]

A few more.:D
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng034.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng035.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng036.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg

[Jim Ledger]

Congratulations, Margo and all who helped.

She looks great!:cool:

[Dave Gray]

Tremendous! fair winds...

[rbgarr]

What a moment to treasure. Well done Margo and everyone who helped. She looks very, very good and has her very own style in her new paint. Quite distinctive.

Dave would be so chuffed.

[stumpbumper]

What a glorious morning. Sarah is absoltely beautiful. Congratulations!

[Paul Pless]

What a wonderful day!!!:):):)

[pipefitter]

Congratulations!
And to think you still have to survive the excitement of seeing her rigged and then the ultimate first sail. Thank you for sharing this project throughout. It's been great entertainment and one of the best lessons of perseverance to grace the pages of this forum and beyond.
Incredible achievement to say the least.

[Steve Lansdowne]

Truly, a ship event that 'launched' a thousand smiles!!

[Dan McCosh]

Cool.

[Donn]

Mazeltov, Margo and Dave.

[Russ Manheimer]

Margo,

Julia and I are cheering as we see each photo. We know the feeling and share your joy. What a "Rocky" moment.

See you on the Reach one of these Summers real soon.

Best,

Russ and Julia

[JimM]

Congratulations Margo,
Sarah is beautiful. We are all so proud of you and the folks that helped to rebuild Sarah. A beautiful sailboat and an amazing owner.

[Bill R]

[speechless]

'Tis a thing of beauty

[Bruce Hooke]

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! !

[Hughman]

:-)!:-)! :-)! :-)! :-)! :-)!
:-)!:-)! :-)! :-)! :-)! :-)!

[Tar Devil]

Tears in my eyes...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg

I'm thinking this deserves a place on the masthead opposite the Prairie Islander? Hard to find anyone who represents the soul and spirit of Woodenboat like those two.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Dave would be proud, ya did good Margo.

[StevenBauer]

I was thinking the same thing as Phil. :D

Steven

[Milo Christensen]

Tears in my eyes...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg

I'm thinking this deserves a place on the masthead opposite the Prairie Islander? Hard to find anyone who represents the soul and spirit of Woodenboat like those two.

A little misty-eyed myself. What a fitting tribute and memorial to Dave. What a magnificent obsession, Margo. What a fantastic community effort from all the helpers. What a beautiful result.

Sail on Sarah, Margo, and Dave, sail on.

[FSS172]

What a moment... what an accomplishment... words fail.

[boylesboats]

:cool:absolutely beautiful:cool:

[Wiley Baggins]

Congratulations!

By the the way, Margo, this...


I got your WOO HOO


...has the makings of a great t-shirt.

[Dan McCosh]

James Cameron will be calling soon.

[MiddleAgesMan]

She is stunning, Margo. You did a great job bringing Ray Hunt's masterpiece back to life.

Congrats doesn't really go far enough but it's all I can say at the moment...misty-eyed as well.

BTW--those waters and shores sure look familiar. I lived on my Gazelle up Sebastian Creek a ways, just short of English Harbor....I think it was called Sebastian but I might be remembering it wrong.

[Nanoose]

Gorgeous. Inspiring. Awe inspiring.

Just amazing, Margo. Simply amazing....both her and you! :D

[Marlow]

Unlurking just to add one more WOOHOO!!

Congratulations!!!

[Matt J.]

Really brings a tear to the eye, Margo... That's truly great stuff. Our heartiest congratulations! Dave must be so proud, too.

[htom]

Huzzah, huzzah, huzzah! I don't think that Dave could be any prouder of you than we are. Well done.

[bob easton]

Simply F*A*B*U*L*O*U*S !!! Congratulations Margo. Bask in the pride of an awesome boat!

[Ken Hutchins]

Tears in my eyes...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg

I'm thinking this deserves a place on the masthead opposite the Prairie Islander? Hard to find anyone who represents the soul and spirit of Woodenboat like those two.


I could not say it any better.

[P.I. Stazzer-Newt]

Stoater.

[Spin_Drift]

Margo, what an awesome job you've done.
Sarah is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

What an incredible, joyous day... :) Simply stunning... :D

Congratulations...

[joeha]

"Build me straight, O worthy Master.
Stanch and strong, a goodly vessel,
That shall laugh at all disaster,
And with wave and whirlwind wrestle!"

A small passage from (The Building of the Ship by Longfellow) says it all!
Thank you for the experience.

joeha

[Wayne Jeffers]

Big smile here. Well done!

Congratulations!

:D :D :D

Wayne

[donald branscom]

Congradulations ! Great hull design. Well worth the effort.

You must be proud. What a life achievement.

[seanz]

:) :) :)

[Bob Perkins]

Yay! I so happy for you! So many people start such a daunting project and so few finish. Super Job! I hope WBM has coverage!

Thanks for taking the time to keep us all inspired.

[Thad]

Beautiful!!! How's the caulking working? Huzzah!!

[JimD]

Congratulations, Margo. :)

[Garth Jones]

I've only seen this story near the end (haven't been a member all that long) but it's really inspiring. Wonderful job! A huge congratulations! And of course, Fair Winds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garth

[Mrleft8]

......................................:).......... .................................

[Ed Harrow]

She's a beauty! (but it seems like something is missing)

[JimConlin]

Congratulations. !
How's she taking up?
Let her take up for a week before putting the stick in.

Jim

[StevenBauer]

(but it seems like something is missing)


Yeah, what's up with that?

Steven

[Figment]

So awesome, in so many ways.

(I love that the prop is aligned while on the trailer. Nothing to slow her down on the way back to her element!)

[Howard Sharp]

That's a wonderful sight. Well done!

[Katherine]

Cool & Congrats!:cool::)

[Bill Griffin]

Congratulations!! Can't wait to see the pics of you all under sail!!

[PaulC]

BRAVO - Nice looking boat ya got there!

[Ron Paro]

Congratulations Margo and helpers! Thanks again for sharing your epic journey with the rest of us who mostly just dream of doing something like what you have accomplished. Truly inspiring! - Ron

[capnharv]

Congratulations! All that hard work has paid off!!

[paladin]

Congratulations......where's the bubbly.....

[Brian Palmer]

Congratulations. Well done. Very well done.

--Brian

[John Bertenshaw]

Gee, slip away for a night on the boat and all this happens:D

Margo, congratulations and best wishes for all those great days ahead.You truly are an inspiration.

[brad9798]

SPEACHLESS, I am (in my best Yoda voice!!!!)

WOW!

[Paul Girouard]

Gee, slip away for a night on the boat and all this happens:D




Your kidding right? If not , you can't read :eek: Margo's been posting a count down for at least 5 days . Better get yer head out of Uranus John :D

[nedL]

Beautiful Margo! Dave would be proud. :):):):)

[Jay Greer]

A whole bag of grins for you!
Jay

[Robbie 2]

A picture says a thousand words.....Congatulations and best wishes to all involved.:)
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng034.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng035.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng036.jpg

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[Ian Marchuk]

A huge accomplishment Margo, CONGRATULATIONS in spades.
An inspiring saga of perseverence and grit and triumph...
Good on ya.... All our Best Wishes.... Ian & Crew

[shamus]

Fantastic. And truly a credit to you and the helpers.:)

[snaiken]

She looks beautiful Margo!! We are proud of you! Sean, Audrey and Van.:D:D:D

[Stiletto]

Congratulations!

[Ron Joslin]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg

Hi Margo, Just look at ya, standing on SARAH in the ICW :)

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN THAT ? :D:D:D:D perhaps sailing.

[P.L.Lenihan]

Gee, I hope someone took the time to put little makes on the waterline to indicate where the straps gotta go come the next haul out....................:-)

Peter

[Vince Brennan]

Couldn't'a happened to a nicer girl.

You too, Margo!

:D

Mazel Tov

[jack grebe]

Tears in my eyes...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launchng043.jpg


Ditto.......Congratulations!

[botebum]

Congratulations Margo! Awesome accomplishment! Even Scooter is impressed- She saw the picture of Sarah sitting in the water, pointed and said "boat!". First time for that word for her!:)

Doug

[John Boone]

What a wonderful accomplishment. Thank you for sharing your work along the way. Hard work and patience do pay off. I look forward to seeing photos of you with her under way.

Best Regards, John

[hnsbrc]

Congratulations!!! I spend most of my time here lurking, learning, and admiring. In this case particularly admiring! Who needs a bright day, I almost need sunglasses to defend against the glow emitting from you and Sarah. Well done!

[Larry P.]

Congratulations fair winds.

[essaunders]

Congratulations.

[davidagage]

Yeah, what's up with that?

Steven

About 3 yesterday afternoon the rain let up so all went out for a "spin around the block" Sarah was taking up well.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch055.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch137.jpg


What was missing???

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch075.jpg

Dang that's loud!!!





http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch076.jpg

And then a proper splashing of the spirits.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch078.jpg

[adampet]

All I can add is a YAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!
What a great journey. So many thanks for sharing it with us!
Adam

[J. Dillon]

Congratulations and may Sarah have many enjoyable adventures for you with fair winds.

JD

[katiedobe]

Congratulations Margo!!!
Your work on that lovely girl has been stupendous and inspirational.

I hope to be able to visit and see her in person some day.

Enjoy every good feeling you have because of this. You deserve it.

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

Wonderful!!!!!

Congratulations Margo.
I see good times ahead.

[Memphis Mike]

Congrats Margo.

[David Tabor (sailordave)]

WOW! :eek: I must be addled or something. 2am this morning at work I was looking in the Bilge and Misc Boats for something about the main event.
FINALLY this afternoon the light went on and I looked in B and R. YEAH!!!

Margo, your shoulders must be sore from all the pats on the back you've surely gotten. Dave would be so proud of you! I know the rest of us are!:):):):)

Good job Ms. M!

Wish I had been there.
David

[davidagage]

Here is a little launch video that we put on photobucket...

Sarah's Launch 10/27/07 (http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/?action=view&current=LaunchofSarah.flv)

[StevenBauer]

Very cool! But did ya get a vid of the cannon? :D

Steven

[Nicholas Carey]

Very satisifying! :D :cool:

How long did she need to take up in the slings?

[sv Lorelei]

It's always so gratifying when they float. Conga-rats Margo!

[Paul Girouard]

Here is a little launch video that we put on photobucket...

Sarah's Launch 10/27/07 (http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/?action=view&current=LaunchofSarah.flv)


Nothin like the sound of a travel lift is there:eek: Hows that one spot Margo mentioned ? Is it swelling up yet?

Man now that's rain!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ship some to Atlanta, Ga. eh!

[Rich VanValkenburg]

Those were the photos I was waiting to see, underway! We're all proud of ya, and I'm sure Dave is smiling down on it all!

[BrianR]

Fantastic Margo! What an inspiration to us all. What committment you have!

[Stephen]

Congratulations! She looks spectacular!
Stephen

[holzbt]

Congratulations. Sarah looks awesome!!!

[Harry Miller]

Wonderful! Congratulations!!

[crawdaddyjim50]

Well look at that will ya. :)

Most happy for you Margo. Well done, to all of those that helped along the way.

[kenjamin]

Bravo!!!! Well done! Smooth sailin' Sarah and crew!

[CEF]

You wanted sunsine for a great launch and Sarah wanted to get wet as soon as she was out of the shed, well take a good guess as to who the BOSS is. Great video and may the rain of the launch day be the worst weather that you and Sarah will need to experence together for many years to come. Great video, thanks for sharing. Safe sailing to all who sail with you both.

[Lew Barrett]

I like this one. Shows what Sarah is about.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch137.jpg

[Wild Dingo]

YOU DONE IT???


YOU REALLY REALLY REALLY DONE DID IT???


AWEFRIGGINSOME!!!! :cool:


You just gotta be happy now... well okay a tad hung over... but happy right!!... what a journey :cool:

She is beautiful bluey... absolutely stunning :cool: :cool:

[Uncle Duke]

Aw, Dang. Everybody already used up all the correct words. :D:D:D
Margo, I'm glad for you and I'm glad for Sarah. And I'm grateful that you have allowed everybody to be along for the ride. This is just stunning - and if you are not proud, then you should just accept that we are all proud of you and that we're happy to be included.
Thanks, so very much!

[cs]

Wow! Hard to believe that is the same boat that went and visited a few years back. From a sandy lot on the waterfront to the warehouse and back into her natural element.

Congratulations Margo.

Chad

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Yay!!!! Yes, I hope WBM makes mention. A wunnerful sight.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

I like this one. Shows what Sarah is about.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch137.jpg

Concordia overhangs are a thing of beauty ;)

[davidagage]

As Claudia and I were getting ready to head back to TN we stopped off at the Kangaroo market and saw this....

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch143.jpg

Howz that for a WooHoo!!!!

[Tar Devil]

"I've gotten so much support from people on the Wooden Boat Forum," she said. The forum is an online message board sponsored by Wooden Boat Magazine. "I made a lot of friends on there who supplied me with an abundance of invaluable information, advice and just general good wishes."

Some members of the forum even came down to St. Augustine to help work on the boat, in exchange for room and board and a tour of the city.



The Love Boat (http://staugustine.com/stories/102907/news_story06_002.shtml)

You rock, Margo!!

[BETTY-B]

Right on! That's fantastic! And inspirational too...
DAN

[willmarsh3]

Looking good!!! :)

[Iggy]

Darn, somebody even used this already:

Aw, Dang. Everybody already used up all the correct words. :D:D:D


Thank you for a truly inspiring feat! Can't wait to see it in WBM! (..they better!)

[Michael s/v Sannyasin]

Whoo-hooo! And the topside paint even matches your outfit ;-)

Congrats! Big Time. When can I crew?

[JimConlin]

The above newspaper article is at http://staugustine.com/stories/102907/news_story06_002.shtml

[jack grebe]

That is Just TOOO COOOL:cool:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee183/Claudia_David/Launching/Launch143.jpg

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

OMG !!! OMFG!!!

Woooo Hoooo !!!!

:D :D :D :D

[Tom Hunter]

Congratulations to both of you.

(Up here in New England we are a bit more reserved than Joe)

[Tylerdurden]

Congratulations to both of you.

(Up here in New England we are a bit more reserved than Joe)

Not if your from Worcester Tom.

[wdnbt]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Margo, you’ve certainly raised the bar!
May you & Sarah have a wonderful future and fair winds!
Rick

[J. Dillon]

Better late than never. Congratulations and may Sarah and you have fair winds with smooth seas.

JD