It started smoothly, then became decidedly bumpy before apparently coming to a premature end stranded in the rain with a broken engine. Then suddenly the sun came out and we were under way among Thames Barges, visiting friends, and having a wonderful time again.

Many words, pictures, and videos at http://tammynorie.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/east-coast-launch-weekend-part-one/

Comments are very welcome, especially if you spot errors in my junk rig sailing technique.

More to come.

I hope you have a great day for it, Richard, to be followed by a lovely weekend afloat :-)

Tammy Norie launches at Woodbridge this Friday! I know a few of you have seen her on the water on the weekend of the JRA AGM, but that was more of a sea trial. On Friday we'll be applying her name to her transom, opening a bottle of champagne, and riding the ebb down the Deben to the sea.

If you're interested in the plans after that please take a look at http://tammynorie.wordpress.com/2014/06/15/early-summer-plans/  I'd love to hear any advice or suggestions.

Many thanks for the friendly encouragement I've had from everyone.