The Launch

During the harsh Chicago winters, Oasis is stored in dry dock at a marina in Waukegan harbor; in late spring we gather for our traditional harbor launch, then we sail Oasis to her slip at Northpoint Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.

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One activity that's a particular favorite among the crew is the ceremonial pitch-n-fetch. As Oasis pulls away from the dock, the crew pitches a fender into the water, leaving the person remaining on the dock (Cynthia) to rescue it with a boat hook.

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Pictured here with Dick is Rick Miller (a good friend of Sanctuary Pond), relaxing on Oasis' fly bridge just before the launch.

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