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We dug this photo out of the archives. It was sent to us by John Dukat in 2020. “Having once been a foredeckman, I have great sympathy for that poor dude going over the side into an uncertain future, which might include a hard landing.”
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Following the true Viking ship launching tradition, the foredeck crew were sacrificed to win favor from the sea god.
This is not intended to be a caption I’m curious to know what, where, when, how, why and results….please
All clear! No scratches on this side!
Bottoms up everyone!
I’ll just jump out and close the barn door.
Wooden Ship and Iron Men overboard drill!
Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Le Launch”.
“Hey guys, I think with my signature Foredeck Gunwale Handstand, I can get enough leverage to right the ship.”
Good thing Herreschoff didn’t see this.
Maritime proverb – One Hand for Yourself and One Hand for the Boat. Here’s how to hang on to the high-side rail after a crash
As John looked on in horror, he realized that he had bought tickets for “Cirque du Soleil, sailing edition.”
Should a used Real Champaign for the christening not Ripple!
Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Le Launche”.
Construction took over ten years. It was an inexpensive shed, but the ways were listed “As is” in the lease documents. In small print.
The new Olympic sport of Maritime Break Dancing gets its debut. Larry and Dave score an almost perfect 9.8 in style points.
In Otto’s defense, it wasn’t the WORST launch he had ever mismanaged…
Ticonderogas first knock down. Her launching in 1936.
Back on the rail everybody, we’re past our optimum heel angle!
Come see “The Ways Acrobatic Launching Team.” Guaranteed thrills!
After months in Antartica, the crew was having trouble re-orienting to the northern hemisphere.
That’s nothin’, B-boy, watch my spinnaker cipher throwdown
Skipper decided to use his new AI app. to open the drydock gate after an extensive refit. He should have known better, when he heard the chilling response to his request to “Open the Pod Bay door”!