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Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
By:wwfloyd
Date: 12/26/2010, 10:46 am

Day-aaaamn! That'll turn some heads. Just beautiful. I've never seen that brand cockpit cover before... but, with the decorative touches, it looks like an award presented to the boat!

: Dear all

: I launched Pip today, a Guillemot named after my grandmother, who
: was the first of now three Johnson wives who have put up with
: their blokes building boats. (My grandfather built two boats in
: the lounge, including bolting the frame to the floor). I can't
: think of a better way to spend a summer Christmas Eve.

: The launch photos are not on my camera but I do have his one of her
: sitting on the (home built) car rack post launch. I'll post some
: more after the holiday season.

: I want to thank some people who have inspired, helped and encourage
: me through the building process, something I have enjoyed
: throughout. Especially Bill, Kurt and Charlie for their advice,
: Dave G, Kayakev, DriftingSon, Gary and others for encouragement,
: and John Caldeira, Ross Leidy, Sandy and many others for ideas
: and tips.

: But most of all thanks to Nick for a great design, essential book
: and your video of paddling the Maine coast, which inspired me to
: start the project two years ago.

: Merry Christmas/Happy holidays to you all.

: Regards,
: Ian

Messages In This Thread

Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today *PIC*
Ian Johnson -- 12/24/2010, 5:47 am
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
Damian wentzel -- 1/2/2011, 3:12 pm
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Robert N Pruden -- 12/29/2010, 9:15 am
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
Ian Cummins -- 12/28/2010, 9:16 pm
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
wwfloyd -- 12/26/2010, 10:46 am
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
barry boyette -- 12/24/2010, 3:35 pm
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G New -- 12/24/2010, 12:00 pm
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
dave g -- 12/24/2010, 11:11 am
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Joe whitman -- 12/24/2010, 9:39 am
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dhwdaniels -- 12/24/2010, 7:35 am
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
Bob Beaullieu -- 12/24/2010, 7:21 am
Re: Launching: Pip (a Guillemot) launched today
Bill Hamm -- 12/24/2010, 6:41 am
That's a beauty! *NM*
Dave Gentry -- 12/24/2010, 6:29 am