Launch Some Boats Conroe 2000
Article By Shorty
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Now lets see, how do we get this thing in the water?
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Look! The "Uncle John" team is passing "Team June Bug"!
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They have their sail up! That is what Team June Bug forgot, their sail!
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This is a good closeup so you can see the fine workmanship that went into this craft.
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Team Uncle John takes the lead!
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The breeze was just about right.
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Heading out past the breakwater to waypoint 1.
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1st lap completed and heading back for mandatory skipper change.
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I can't remember the design name on this one.
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Looks pretty light doesn't it?
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From this angle you would think it was made from 1/4".
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Actually, it was made from 1.25" BCX with 8oz cloth. This little paddle boat weighted 92lbs and he was just showing off how strong he was.
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I wasn't sure what was going on here so I took a picture.
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Team Uncle John comes in for that skipper change while Team June Bug is still trying to get the rigging up.
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We now have our 2nd boat launched.
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In bewilderment, team June Bug is still in the pits with mechanical problems.
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Ken Abrahams the owner/operator of Team Uncle John is about to launch his second craft a Bolger Pirate Racer.
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When I first saw this design in BWAOM I thought it looked OK. I tell you seeing it in person, this is really a neat boat! I really like the curves and the paint job! This really is a neat boat!
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I looked over and saw Chuck walking up. Now doesn't he look happy? I am glad I got this picture, his expression just captures the day. It was beautiful outside, the right breeze, and surrounded by the friendliest bunch of people.
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Here goes one of our "rescue craft".
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