Sunday, April 25, 2010

Oystercatcher's Launching Day

Hi guys, we finally got Oystercatcher in the water last weekend, the 17th of April. Huge thanks to everyone that helped - Graeme, Brian Matthews, Dave and his dog, and all the guys with the crane from the Dublin Motor Yacht Club. Also a massive thank you to Tim Costello for allowing us to borrow his marina berth until Tiamat returns.

Thankfully everything went without a hitch, despite having to launch Oystercatcher from the road, over several parked cars.

We are very grateful to Aaron O'Grady from Leaders Charter Ltd for kindly supplying us with new dyneema halyards for the boat and safety equipment. He has given us essential advice and been a constant source of knowledge.



Check out the photos below.



Just completed Sea Survival Course last weekend, 24th- 25th April with Sailing West. Excellent course! Thanks to everyone in Sailing West.






Almost ready!



Engine started first time!





































































Great finish on hull!

1 comment:

  1. Ha ha...
    So the boat floats now, and you both can swim, apparently.
    Good job guys, seems really nice finishing.
    I will follow your journey.

    See you

    Gael

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