I’m happy to say that ORION is now in the water and the 2021 sailing season has officially begun! Fortunately, the tide was high enough that, once the mast was stepped, we were able to launch her from my parents’ beach instead of bringing her to the launch ramp. Never mind that the car and trailer got stuck in the sand and had to be towed out with another car…
Hitched up and ready to go
In the water as far as possible
Pushing ORION off the trailer
Almost off…
She’s afloat!
Beached while cleaning up
On the mooring
Ready to go sailing!