Launch

2006 Launch of Jenna from Gallows Point in Beaumaris Bay. This was after extensive work being done on the engine (including a new injector) a new foresail, and an electronic wind indicator. Interior wise, a new chart table was added. We had covered 850 miles in 2005, so were looking forward to beating this in 2006!

Date	Thursday 6 April 2006
Time	1600
Tide UTC	0440 5.79 1739 5.43 1141 2.68
Crew list	Carolyn and Glen

Detail

Time	Wind (kts)	Sea State	Temp ºC	Pressure	Conditions
1630	SW 8	Smooth	10	1000	Heavy rain

Notes

We had originally prepared the boat to launch on Saturday April 1st, but very heavy wind and rain (hailstones in fact) prevented us. Stan was adamant he would wreck the boat if he attempted a cradle lift!

The weather at 1300 on 6 April in the morning was quite dismal – 25 knots of wind and SW.
However there was some fair weather predicted for 1600. We cancelled the launch with Stan.1600 arrived and the wind had dropped to 6 knots at mast level, with broken cloud. Stan was available and quickly organised a cradle lift direct into the sea at high tide.

The engine was a bit reluctant at first but eventually kicked into life and got going.

We motored to the mooring, pumped the dinghy up and returned ashore. By this time it was pouring with rain but still calm.