Well we did it.
The weather forecast was good sunshine and no wind just what we wanted for the maiden voyage of two much loved yachts.
It really was a nerve raking experience, so much love and effort plunged into an unfriendly environment.
That's enough of the poetry, we launched having checked the controls and each one performed as well if not better than expected and the reaction of fellow boaters was very positive.
Pearlsfirstmate had made rig bags, so we stripped the boats for the journey to the lake and re-rigged at the lakeside which went well. They worked a treat and cost next to nothing, just thought and good sewing.
This trial has identified a few minor rig problems and I intend to get some strength into the sail corners which are not up to the job, also some method of achieving quick sail and sheet adjustment at the lakeside.
That's is it we will not go into the best build or the best skipper as I am too much of a gentleman to do such a thing suffice to say we will thoroughly enjoy sailing our Aero Naut Bella yachts.