After twelve years of dedicated work by a team of volunteers and backing of some very good sponsors, July 28th 2017 was a very busy but rewarding day.
Unfortunately we couldn’t invite more than a very few people to see the launch because the Docks are a working port without public facilities.
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Backing under
Careful does it
Leaving
Arrival
Lining up
In the air
BP team
ABP Team and helpers.
Dropping into the water but not actually dropping
The first touch in 25 years
There were a few sighs of relief when there were no leaks and all looking good.
Just checking
The mast all rigged and lifting accross
Stepping the mast
Just a DROP of sparkly in celebration
First movement under power
Moored waiting for a few more jobs to be done before moving out into the main river.
Time for a sleep
Chris going aloft to fix blocks to mast
Look no hands or feet