Launch Day Pictures (Part 2)

[Concordia...41]

Sorry to keep posting this stuff, but this was just such a beautiful sight:

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Loading the mast (which we almost forgot...)

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If it looks like it's getting darker, it might be because it's just about to rain...

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This picture should serve as a reminder to all to shut your companion way - even if you're just going a mile down the road... :eek:

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Seriously, the boat was filling up with water before we even got to the water...

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[Concordia...41]

I'm not kidding, it was freaking pouring :eek:

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The guys at St. Augustine Marine who ran the travel lift were just champs. I don't know what the appropriate tip % for a travel lift operator is, but they certainly earned the $20's I slipped them.

My first steps aboard Sarah in the water:

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Lots of wet folks

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[Concordia...41]

Claudia, David and Allie

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Years ago a friend coined this the "36-grit grin" - i.e. a grin 36 grit sandpaper couldn't take off.

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[jack grebe]

Sorry to keep posting this stuff, but this was just such a beautiful sight:


You have nothing to be sorry about.......keep the pics coming:D.

It truely is a beautiful sight

[Steve Lansdowne]

All that rain was, of course, tears of joy from Dave up above at seeing what was happening!!

[brad9798]

at least u will find out how tight your topsides are with that rain!!!

[Andrew]

Congratulations. It must seem like giving birth to an elephant... years in the making.

36 grit grin indeed.

[S/V Laura Ellen]

Sarah looks beautiful, congratulations!

[Bayboat]

Big day!! She looks great. Well done.

[Lew Barrett]

All the women look beautiful, even sopping wet.

[Tar Devil]

Margo, I hope you choke the server with pictures of your baby!

[Sailor]

Don't you dare thing you've posted too many pics. There are many of us who would love to post similar pics of our own and we're living vicariously through you. Keep em' coming.