Preparations continue

We're always preparing for something, aren't we? That's why the subtitle of the blog is "Preparing to be prepared, standing by to stand by". This week, we're running full tilt into preparations for completion of the 25-foot Launch. We've framed in and knocked out the opening in the rear of the Framing Bay to accommodate the boat's new lengthened hull form and are preparing to lay down the concrete pad that goes under it. That will probably be complete and drying by the end of the day today. After that, we construct the temporary addition that will cover the stern of the boat during construction, then shift the molds into place and begin re-assembling them. All in all, I hope to be ready to proceed with construction by the end of next week.

BT

Last night we had our first weekly meeting. The time was used cleaning out and prepping the Monomoy for HarborFest this Saturday. We'll be under oars the entire time but we will be rowing at night, and so the entire communications kit and lighting package had to be broken out and inspected. Everything tested satisfactorily, and we're now more or less ready to go.

BT

Notes about HarborFest (from the message):

MUSTER TIME: 1445
LAUNCH TIME: 1500
Location: Harbor Park (Baseball Stadium) Boat Ramp
Notes:
- Ramp is unmarked and difficult to find. Look for the BOAT on the East side of the stadium (away from downtown) near the water.
- You must drive in BEFORE 1500 in order to get free parking. Be sure to tell any attendants that you are with the boat crew if they try to get you to pay. Call LT King if you have issues.
- Park in spaces as close to the boat as you can.
Map

WHAT TO WEAR:
Wear khaki shorts (or some variant thereof) and a blue NWU t-shirt. Conquer the Chesapeake T-shirts encouraged. Above all, be comfortable. Hats are encouraged.

WHAT TO BRING:
Sunscreen, your wallet, cash for vendors at festival.

PARTICIPATION FEE:
Free for all hands.

TRIP DETAILS:
After launching we will row approx 1/4 mile to Town Point Park. We may make a few passes of the waterfront to get attention before docking at Nauticus and letting everyone out to enjoy the festivities. We will meet at the boat periodically to row around the waterfront, and at 2100 we will head out to position the boat to watch the fireworks.

We are NOT planning on returning to the launch site and parking area until after the fireworks. Please bring everything you'll need for the day with you in the boat.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Tall ships, concerts, tugboat races, food/beverages, fireworks. For more information click

here.

TRAINING:
We will try to get U/I Coxswains onto the platform as much as possible. Contact LT King to discuss if interested.

BREAKDOWN:
1. SKILL LEVEL: LOW
2. ENERGY LEVEL: LOW
3. PUBLIC VISIBILITY: HIGH
4. CRAFT INVOLVED: MONOMOY PULLING BOAT
5. PROPULSION: OARS ONLY
6. CHASE BOAT: NO
7. NIGHT OPS: YES
8. WATERS: PROTECTED
9. TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: YES
10.MINIMUM PERSONNEL: 7
11.MAXIMUM PERSONNEL: 11

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