It launched,...It floats,...It sailed!! (photos)

[bobkaschak]

(until the wind died down) ha ha...Well, URSA MINOR made it's maiden voyage today on Lake Champlain in NY. Here are some photos of My lovely wife Teresa, and my sons Sean and Mark christening the boat. I apologize for the grainy photos. They were taken with a small digital, in the late afternoon on a very very hazy day from far off shore. This is actually the second launch attempt. The first attempt took on more water than I was comfortable with. I will post better pictures in the future.
Thanks in advance,
Bob

Link to more: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?show_all=1&start=1&id=4291804847

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid67/p81f4a2863ecd53b74425471daf5a290a/fbd38103.jpg

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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid67/pc811e224d16cfce8bc89bcc146fbf79a/fbd380ec.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid67/p8e6dc53148a05a54645be861b676ab9c/fbd380dd.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid67/p2855a59fec27efea94de629a8fa9db21/fbd380bf.jpg

[imported_Spissgatter W-9]

.... who could ask for anything more? (sing to I've got rhythm)
Congrats

[shadow99]

Looks great Bob, nice job :D :D :D !

So what's next? Something BIGGER perhaps ;) ?!

Rick

[Bob Perkins]

I love launchings smile.gif

Nice job!

[Bruce Taylor]

Beautiful, Bob. You must be proud!

[Ged]

VERY inspiring! Looking forward to pictures in better weather? How is your family enjoying the boat?

[jlapratt]

Congratulations Bob! Well done.

Jeff

[videoguy]

Nice job Bob,launchings are a good thing I hope to have one of my own soon.I wish you many happy and healthy years of sailing. smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif Phil

[Jeff Kelety]

Way to go!!

jgk

[JimD]

Lots of nice wood, there, Bob. Great job

[htom]

Looks nice, what is she?

[Noah]

Well done Bob!

If you ever sail her down to Burlington look me up. I will keep an eye out for ya.

Noah

[NormMessinger]

:D :D :D

[Garrett Lowell]

It launched, it floats, it sailed, it's wonderful!

[brian.cunningham]

:cool:

[Ed Harrow]

Originally posted by Garrett Lowell:
It launched, it floats, it sailed, it's wonderful!What more is there to say? Congrats! (Tho, looking at one of those pictures, it's not clear who's being christened, LOL.)

Happy sailing! Ed

[Ken Hutchins]

Looks GRREEEAAAATTTTT!!! smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif

[bobkaschak]

Thanks everyone. It feels great to finally get her in the water. It was 412 late night hours spread over 20 months, a few more dollars than I wanted to, and a lot of understanding from the family, but well worth it. Rick, yes something bigger in the future, Noah, I will look you up. As a matter of fact the kids are going to summer camp in Mallots bay this summer, and we planned on sailing over one day to visit. I will let you know. As far as what type of boat, I have no idea. Made in the '20's (so I was told), 12'long, solid brass centerboard, made in the Long Island area (so I was told), and the sail is made by Ratsy and Lapthorn dated 4/11/33. Ged, I got a high five from my son when the sail first filled with air, so I guess the family enjoys it.
Thanks again,
Bob K.

[RGM]

Fantastic! What's next???

[Ged]

A high five? That's great. I know they're proud. My dad built a houseboat for us when I was a kid. I think it was one of the things that made me think he could do anything. It took him and a friend about a year, and it wasn't as complicated to build as it might sound. Will your boys be in on building the next one? A family project like that can be some of the best time to spend together.

[Leon m]

Very nice .

[bobkaschak]

Ged, I recruited thier help on this restoration quiet a few times. ha ha
Bob K.

[Ged]

:cool:

[Mrleft8]

Excellent!

[bobkaschak]

Mrleft8, I have a freind that lives in CT on Madison Ave, St, Rd? He works at Moroso.
Regards,
Bob K.

[Mrleft8]

Madison Ave? Moroso is in town here.... But there isn't any Madison Ave that I know of.... Of course there are so many new developments.... It could be....

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Congrats :D :cool: :D

[Mr. Know It All]

Awesome!!! :cool:

[skuthorp]

There's something special about that first puff of wind, when she comes alive again and slides quietly through the water. I reckon just the right weather for a first sail, kind of quiet and introspective, private almost.

[Bernadette]

Congratulations!!! we hope you have many happy hours afloat!!!

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[Walcheren]

Isn't this satifying especially when you can celebrate with your children, and your lovely wife of course, right there. The photos are fine, we got the picture. Congratulations!!

[Banjo]

Well done!

Now I know why I like it in here, seeing all these pics of new boats being launched gives me the drive to get mine finished so I can post some launching pics as well one day!

Happy sailing.

[Roger Stouff]

Way to go! Gorgeous vessel.

[Lucky Luke]

Your boys are going to love it: "Thanks Dad for such unforgettable moments"...May be you ain't no idea of how much that will matter for them...! For me?: changed all my life!!!
Wish them all the good things I went through since!

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