Your heartfelt messages that poured into my inbox from all over the world each
minute were like fireworks, creating magic to which the universe responded to by
regaling us with the most glorious day we could have hoped for.
Kokachin was launched without a glitch in the scorching sunshine and a gentle
breeze on Wednesday 22 June 2022. Taittinger champagne exploded in her cockpit and we rushed to pour it over her bows too, delivering the launching speech together:
We name this sailing junk "Kokachin"
We wish she carries us
and all who sail in her
with ease and in safety
Sailing joyfully
to many wonderful destinations
May the seas be beautiful
and the winds favourable & kind.
After leaving the narrows and shallows around the marina she sailed off, gracefully to Plymouth Sound, sailing and tacking to windward with ease. She is comfortable, her decks are wide and secure, cockpit clean and spacious, motion gentle. Pete said she feels Stately.
Here is a short video after leaving Southdown.
Or a longer version courtesey of JRA team.