launch
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Mississippi Launch and an Evening Expedition
Another blowout, a launch, a full house, an expedition, a bonfire, and a wedding.
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Maiden Launch (vintage remix)
The shantyboat Dotty’s maiden launch. Dropping a completely untested boat into one of the largest rivers on the continent.
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The Secret History Shantyboat is Afloat
This afternoon after two years of building, months of planning, and nearly a week of driving, we launched the shantyboat in Minneapolis.
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Finally On Our Way
Our list of Must-Dos in the last few days was ridiculous. Finish the motor well, put cabinet doors on, plumb sink, pack, move in, and on and on. We delayed the trip first by a day then by several hours but finally after a half dozen exhausting long days almost got everything in shape for…
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The Joys and Heartache of Saying Goodbye
With days left before our departure for the Secret History expedition, we hosted a launch party at the boatyard. We invited all the people who’ve worked on the boat over the last two years and who’ve supported the project.