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The Launch of “Sea Shadow”


The Men in Red with "Sea Shadow"

The Men in Red with “Sea Shadow”


With a forecast calling for thunderstorms, family and friends gathered on the shores of Picton Bay to christen and launch “Sea Shadow”, Canada’s first St. Ayles skiff. This celebration marked the culmination of a five month “labour of love” project.

With bag pipes playing, a wreath of white oak and ash branches on her bow to ensure safe returns, “Sea Shadow” was carried into the water and taken for her inaugural row. Mother Nature was kind, and held off for the two hour celebration so everyone could eat, drink and be merry!


The Women in Red – the party planners

The Women in Red – the party planners



Impassioned speakers: Bob and Alan

Impassioned speakers: Bob and Alan



The Glenora piper – John Harney

The Glenora piper – John Harney



Raise your glass "To the sea… to the sailors before us… to Sea Shadow"

Raise your glass “To the sea… to the sailors before us… to Sea Shadow”



Pouring champagne over the bow to appease King Neptune

Pouring champagne over the bow to appease King Neptune



Carrying "Sea Shadow" into the water

Carrying “Sea Shadow” into the water



Only room for four!

Only room for four!



Showing off to the folks on shore

Showing off to the folks on shore



Under the tent

Under the tent



Time to party

Time to party


Thank you to this posting’s photographers, Jane, Tony and Linda

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