We had been aiming for a November 15 launch date but were still pleased to be almost ready on the 15th with just a few items remaining on our to do list. Anna posted on her page about our launch yesterday. Check it out! 
The day before we had the engine aligned and the propeller installed. The wind has been quite crazy here since hurricane Sandy with only a few calm days so we had waited to get the dinghy onto the boat and finally did it with the help of our new friends Artie and Stein. Our wonderful new friends Stein and Virgina went into the water just a few hours before us and we were sad to see them go; but looking forward to meeting them again someday.
The day before we had the engine aligned and the propeller installed. The wind has been quite crazy here since hurricane Sandy with only a few calm days so we had waited to get the dinghy onto the boat and finally did it with the help of our new friends Artie and Stein. Our wonderful new friends Stein and Virgina went into the water just a few hours before us and we were sad to see them go; but looking forward to meeting them again someday. 
Installation of the dinghy onboard
Stein and Virginia shoving off on the Anna Rose. 
We had a lot of helping hands for the launch, Finn was headed out onto the launch pad with the rest of the guys, I had to chase him down. The atmosphere was festive and all our helpers seemed genuinely excited for us (or happy to see us go :)
Anna documented the day on Mark C's video camera. Thanks Mark!
Although we had to wake Finn for the launch, he was his cheery self by the time the boat splashed and was thrilled to see the boat floating. Our boatyard-neighbor Greg taught Finn how to neatly stow the dock line and Finn was given his first permanent deck-hand-assignment. Thanks Greg!
We just had word that we will be heading to our first onboard destination, Morehead City, NC, on Monday morning. Hooray! Happy Thanksgiving!
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