Monthly Archives: June 2008

Launching “Amanda Grace”

Today was launch day! In the early afternoon of Wednesday, June 25th, 2008, the Amanda Grace felt the caress of water on her hull for the first time in five years. It was a monumental moment. Putting all that work in … Continue reading

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Ready to launch!

Tomorrow afternoon 2 scouts and adult leader Tom Finn will meet me at work. I will take leave starting at 3PM and drive us the hour to Deale MD where we will meet Dan and his son Daniel, then give … Continue reading

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It’s really happening! (I think.)

I think it’s really going to happen, bringing the Amanda Grace home. Maybe by the skin of her keel. I got the insurance coverage today, and set the launch date. I’m excited and very nervous. And there are untold loose ends … Continue reading

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Good news!

We have a berthing place for Amanda Grace! Details still need to be nailed down, but, thanks to my friend Gary and his interest in supporting our program, we will be tying up at Tim’s Rivershore, which is reasonably close … Continue reading

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