Spring - finally!

With Easter falling late in the spring this year, launch weekend was originally scheduled for April 12-13.  Unfortunately, the long winter has stretched into spring, with thick ice in the harbour well into March.  The decision was made to delay launch to the weekend after Easter, giving the ice time to melt, and us time to prepare the boat.  Good thing, as there was still ice in the lagoon on the 12th.  Somehow, the ice was gone by Sunday. 

On Saturday, Ed got the cover off the boat before I arrived, I took the frame apart, and we took turns sanding the bottom with the orbital sander.  We got the bottom painted on Sunday, with almost as much paint on ourselves as on the boat.  Thanks for the photo, Bev.

All that's left is getting the engine hoses reconnected, and we're ready to launch!