First time out on 4th of July

paintedmidnight · Post by **paintedmidnight** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:29 pm

I could not wait any longer to take her out on the water. There was a 4th of july festival next to Lady Bird lake in Austin, TX and this was the perfect opportunity. I could not believe how wonderful this boat glides though the water. Just a few strokes and I went for ever. I felt tippy at first, but after some paddling I felt right at home. I met two other people that built boats, one had a beautiful red cedar strip canoe and the other had built two kayaks and was working on a third. They were just as excited to meet someone who built boats as I was. I finished the night right at home in my boat watching the fireworks explode above the water and listening to the austin symphony.

This is when I first got into my Laker I named Goldenrod

Painted

jbo_c · Post by **jbo_c** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:50 pm

Nice work. Love seeing someone learn what they can do if they want.

Jbo

hairymick · Post by **hairymick** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:48 pm

G'day Painted,

Again, congratulations. but doubly so.

I think you could well be our first female builder to complete a build on her own. Bloody OUTSTANDING.

Post by **jem** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:51 pm

Awesome!

Bemm 52 · Post by **Bemm 52** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:55 am

Great boat............. I think the smile in the second picture tells it all

paintedmidnight · Post by **paintedmidnight** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:50 am

Thanks guys, people were so impressed with the boats design, they were shocked that I built it and I was definitely throwing Jem Watercraft around to let people know about your awesome boats.

OnkaBob · Post by **OnkaBob** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:52 am

I think most of us have had that "couldn't wait any longer" feeling - it's why so many boats are first paddled before being finished.

Sounds like you had a perfect day out for the first paddle too. Welcome to the wonderful world of Laker

and congratulations on a fine build.

Oldsparkey · Post by **Oldsparkey** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:10 am

That's Texas hospitality for you , The launching and trial run of the Goldenrod and they have a fireworks show for you , what a celebration.

Chuck.

CrkdLtr · Post by **CrkdLtr** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:28 pm

OnkaBob wrote:I think most of us have had that "couldn't wait any longer" feeling

Deffinitly this.

olsnappa · Post by **olsnappa** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:53 pm

Yep......Congratulations on a great build......and successful launch, paintedmidnight.
Great result.

JEM Watercraft

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