I'm beginning to think that maybe the best plan is to have two launchings:
Launch in private, get the bugs out and the rigging finalized, haul it for a
quick cleaning, a wash coat of bottom paint and clean clothes, then launch the
next day for the friends, clergy, cameras, bagpipes, party, etc.

Ron White wrote:

Somehow I picture your launch happening with champagne and a nice party with
no "Scary Movie" video produced. OTHO, you can always have a cyanide tooth
installed to be totally prepared.

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Ron White
My boatbuilding website is:
www.concentric.net/~knotreel