The Urban Oarsman Launches Gwragedd Annwn

 Gwragedd Annwn on her trailer ready to go to the Ambleside boat launch.

 

Trailer hitched up and ready to go.

 

Side view of Gwragedd Annwn on her trailer.

 

Stern view of Gwragedd Annwn.

 

At the Ambleside boat launch next to the Hollyburn Sailing Club.

Gwragedd Annwn is eased off the trailer into English Bay.

 

My sailing dinghy “Redwing” is loaded onto the trailer to take home.  Gwragedd Annwn will take her spot at Hollyburn Sailing Club.

Gwragedd Annwn on the beach at the Hollyburn Sailing Club.  Ready to launch.

My son, Paul, pops the champagne to christen Gwragedd Annwn.

Having been Christened, Paul launches me in Gwragedd Annwn for her first row.

The first oarstrokes in Gwragedd Annwn.

 

Gwragedd Annwn at sea.  Her balance is just about perfect with one rower…me.

This is the beginning of a great rowingship.

 Slowly bringing her up to speed.

 

A quick turn to Port. 

 

  

Accelerating out of the turn.

 

 

A quick spin in front of the club.

 

   

Paul has the dolly ready on the ramp at Hollyburn Sailing Club.

 

I bring her slowly towards the dolly.

 

Approaching the ramp and dolly, lining up to beach Gwragedd Annwn.

 

I am using “Redwing’s” dolly.  I know that the dolly is too short and the haul-up will be awkward.

 

Getting her centred on the dolly.

 

 

Home at Hollyburn Sailing Club.  I will make a custom dolly for her to use.

 

Mike