Dear JRA Friends & Members,
Your heartfelt messages that poured into my inbox from all over the world each minute were like fireworks, creating magic to which the universe responded to by regaling us with the most glorious day we could have hoped for.
"Kokachin" was launched without a glitch in the scorching sunshine and a gentle breeze. Taittinger champagne exploded in her cockpit and we rushed to pour it over her bows too, delivering the launching speech together:
We name this sailing junk "Kokachin"
We wish she carries us
and all who sail in her
in comfort and safety
Sailing joyfully
to many wonderful destinations
May the seas be beautiful
and the winds favourable & kind.
After leaving the narrows and shallows around the marina she sailed off, gracefully to Plymouth Sound, sailing and tacking to windward with ease. She is comfortable, her decks are wide and secure, cockpit clean and spacious, motion gentle. Pete said she feels Stately. He posted on YouTube a short video of her sailing out of the boatyard.
Heartfelt thanks to you all for years of support and encouragement.
Hope to meet you on the water soon.
Ahoy
Linda & Pete Hill
Kokachin's website: https://www.kokachin.org/