Hebridee II Rechristening and Relaunching

After being relaunched about a week ago, and spending several days alongside in front of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic this week having her masts and rigging fitted, Hebridee II returned to the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Club for her rechristening and relaunching ceremony on the evening of Friday, July 14, 2017. I had expected to miss this event due to some business travel to Ottawa, especially considering my flight arrived 20 minutes late, but my taxi driver somehow delivered me to RNSYS with just minutes to spare. 

Hebridee II on the launchway when I arrived.

General Manager of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Kim Reinhardt, began the proceedings.

Commodore David Stanfield of RNSYS.

Commodore David Stanfield of RNSYS.

General Manager of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Kim Reinhardt.

Grandchildren of a previous owner of Hebridee II were present for the blessing.

Grandchildren of a previous owner of Hebridee II were present for the blessing.

One of the grandsons did the honours with a bottle of champagne for the rechristening.

Shortly after the rechristening was complete, builder Eamonn Doorly and his team of volunteer workers all boarded Hebridee II for the trip down the launchway.

The ladder is removed, and Hebridee II is lowered down the ways.

Launching of Hebridee II.

Feet wet!

Launching of Hebridee II.

Launching of Hebridee II.

The instant Hebridee II floated off her cradle.

Once more in her native element.

Hebridee II backs out of her cradle under her own power.

After launching, Hebridee II headed for her former berth in front of the RNSYS clubhouse.

Hebridee II coming alongside.

Hebridee II coming alongside.

Hebridee II will return to the Halifax waterfront soon, and Eamonn will hopefully soon begin sailing trials.