The Sink or Float Test…results are in!

It was about time we finally see whether this thing could actually float.  The boat had yet to touch water, and it made sense that we find out if this vessel could handle the Potomac before I spent my precious time tinkering with aesthetics this week.

Loading her up for the ride

I realize that the photo above is a clear demonstration of my recklessness (though I prefer maverick-ness), but we needed to transport the boat and being the inpatient human being that I am, I didn't want to delay.  Katy and I loaded her up and crept along Route 29 to Georgetown.  We made it there in one piece without a single car beeping at us or a cop car pulling us over.  

I was getting nervous about how this would turn out.  To see our pride and joy sink to the bottom of the river would have been devestating, not to mention embarassing.  Before we sat on trial, we detoured to Jetties to meet Meggie for lunch.  This really calmed me down.  Meggie always knows what to do in these situations.  The solution to any uncomfortable feeling (jitters, restlessness, hangover, you name it) is usually lunch at Jetties.

My go-to sandwich at Jetties--the Sconset

After I finished my Sconset sandwich, my pulse was back to its normal resting heart rate and it was time to get brave and complete the float or sink test.  We drove down to Jack’s Boat House (post about Jack’s to come), chatted with the crew (who became our audience…stating they were so happy to be a part of this moment), grabbed some paddles in lieu of oars, and as my heart began racing again and pounding louder than the truck horns honking on the Key Bridge, we placed our boat in the water.

…I won’t tell you how it went, but I’ll let you see below…

Katy in front of the Key Bridge with the Kennedy Center, Washington Monument, and of course the infamous Watergate Hotel in the background

 

Me celebrating with a Corona



Great day :)



FYI - I’m holding off on posting more photos until after the Boat Revealing Party this Saturday.  Email/message me if you are interested in joining and I will send you details.