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Some fotos taken of the launching of Manurere in Oxnard, California. It was a beautiful occasion. We met at the construction yard where Glen had been living during the build, 5 or 6 people working until late that night to get the last details done. She was towed down to the public boat ramp by a pickup very early the next morning and launched in the dark on the morning of the 8th of October, with the help of a larger group that had arrived early that morning. Kiko from Hawaii was there to assist with the sail raising and the techniques of putting the crab claw rig together.
The first sail was a short hop up a very narrow canal to register for the night with local officialdom, some of whom were compelled to visit several times to talk about the boat and her history. The first voyage was the following day up the coast to Santa Barbara where Glen will be living and preparing for the adventures to come.
Contrary winds made the 25 miles a long but pleasant journey and she made anchorage late the following morning.
Manurere was a delight to sail, very responsive to the single rudder, easy to tack with the right technique, responsive to the wind and with easy motion in the water. Glen was ecstatic with her.
Glen did an excellent job with the construction of Maunrere, she was beautiful to the eye. ~ Alex Sfakianos

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