Launching Lucille

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by Jeff Gabor 24 May 2004 IP 35 15 photos 6586 views

Our "new" 35 is finally back in the water where she belongs.

Hawkeye on a cold day in Detroit. The boat had been listed by Mark T. at St. Clair Sailboat Center.

Purchased our new 35 and had her trucked from Detroit to Rock Hall, MD.

Tolchester Marina took great care of our new lady.

Stepping the mast seemed easy with the help of the guys at Tolchester.

With the boat home at Spring Cove, a christening ceremony was in order.

Jeff, Michele (Gratitude Yachting), and Sharon.

Rob Glebe of Canvasback did the upgrades and commissioning. What a fine craftsman!

Sharon made IP cookies for Lucille's naming ceremony.

Cincinnati style hot dogs to honor some of Lucille's midwest history.

Traditional breaking of the champagne bottle at the bow (don't worry - hit the anchor)

First sail on the Chesapeake Bay.

Everything worked!

Could we be happier?

What a great sailing boat. Lucille showed her stuff.

Couldn't have done it without the help and support of our great friends, Radeen and Hayden.

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The International IPYOA administration team.