Launch party!

Having enjoyed beautiful sunny weather recently, it was inevitable that yesterday (our launch date) came with rain and 30 knot wind!
The sailing pursuit race was cancelled, which gave people more time to enjoy the cake stand which was very kindly arranged by HISC members.
The events were started by a welcoming speech by Commodore John Mesage, expressing the clubs support to our venture.
Joan Kearns (Fundraising Director) thanked John and the club, on behalf of GOSHCC for supporting us so generously. We also thanked Lucy and Mike Baker for their continued support and committment to us.
We then moved to the boat, where Jim (Hospital Chaplin) and the Sikh Guru lead a blessing for the boat, which was very important to both of us.
Henry Jameson then proudly announced "I name this boat DREAM MAKER" ... before throwing some champagne to christen her!
The name was chosen by Lauren, one of the teenagers at the hospital. Thank you to Radio Lollipop for running the competition on our behalf, and well done Lauren! We love the name!
There were a tear or two split ... (mainly by Mum and me!) before we started the posing for photos!
So Dream maker now moves back to Dolphin Quays for final work to be done ... Herdip and I can rest briefly before training starts in earnest ...