Here are some photos of the Queen Jane the day she was finally re-launched in
May of 2000.
The
Queen Jane coming out of the Shed after 9 months for her first taste since
December 1998.
The
stern section underbody showing the skeg hung rudder and prop.
A
closeup of the aperture and three bladed fixed prop.
The
mainmast being prepped by Mark Newbrooke.
A
closeup of the masthead fitting. A work of great strength and virtue by the
great guys at SparCraft.
Kate,
Jordan and John Barr scoping out the run to the slipway.
A
last minute chore - no one remembered the dock lines!
The
proud owners mug for the camera..
The
Christening ceremony will now begin.
Kate
prepares to toast the Queen Jane with a glass of the very best Champagne we
could find at the supermarket.
The
S/V Queen Jane is christened by her new owners! Long live the Queen!
The
final lowering commences!.
She's
going down fast! .
Kate
gets a little faklempt.
Almost
touching! .
A
closeup of the foredeck as the boat is being lowered.
Another
shot of the foredeck as she's going into the water.
The
crew at YachtFish Marine. Antonio, Sergio, Ramon, Alexandro, John Barr, Mark Newbrooke, Zbignew.
