Carvel Planking Ep29 VOLUNTEER is Launched!

[@richardjoy5060]

A beautiful boat, amazing shipwright skills, excellent work and wishing you great sailing in the future.

[@jeffb6131]

Congratulations and so well done to you Ian, she is an absolute beauty, a testament to you fine craftsmanship, Enjoy mate.

[@Pete-z6e]

The fruit of Knowledge, Skill, and hard work, congratulations.

[@sydneyarbor1]

Certainly was a great and memorable launch day - storm and all. And thanks Smithy for the honour of asking me to crew on Volunteer’s first race. She’s a great boat and a tribute to your skill. Cheers!

[@SmithysBoatshed]

It was a privilege to have you on board!

[@robanderson9272]

What a magnificent effort and stunning result. Volunteer A6 is a beautiful addition to Sydney Harbour. Congratulations Ian, Trish and all the Smith family.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

wonderful congratulations from Missouri USA. I can't believe they let you ride in the boat while on the travel lift. oh my.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

oh my goodness, KC Chiefs fan! love it love it!!

[@SmithysBoatshed]

That’s my Grandaughter, I think it’s more a fashion statement than a sporting commitment. Cheers.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

@@SmithysBoatshed nonetheless it was well received on this end. I'm a life long Chiefs fan and remember them winning Super Bowl 4 when I was just nine years old

[@scottwooster4102]

She looks absolutely beautiful! Well done and Cheers from New Jersey.

[@cricciethcastle5077]

Congratulations, Ian!! Amazing!! It was wonderful to see you racing her for the first time. And you missed first in division by only 14 seconds!!

[@SmithysBoatshed]

Next time!

[@markweiss6222]

Congratulations what an accomplishment. Beautiful creation and the bagpipes and smoking ceremony had spirit very moving I'm sure you enjoyed it. Hope she gives many years of joy

[@SmithysBoatshed]

It was a truly memorable day.

[@frankingrati7847]

I look forward to admiring this fine creation in person one day soon. Thanks Garry, for sending the link to me. On a side note; that forward sling (on the travel-lift) would've had me sweating bullets.

[@lesmansom7817]

Congratulations Smithy “She swims”👌

[@moorooduc]

Congratulations!! Thanks for all the previous videos. I hope, you continue to share more about boatbuilding.

[@SmithysBoatshed]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nickhelm2420]

Hi Smithy from the UK what a pretty little ship !! You've every right to feel proud on the launch of Volunteer enjoy.

[@stanmoderate4460]

Well done, a very exciting and proud moment.

[@danielsondavidf]

Excellent craftsmanship and ceremonial launch! - Tarpon Springs, Florida

[@MBdrummer3288]

What an absolutely beautiful boat! I love love wooden boats and I thank you for building with this wonderful material and producing such a masterpiece! Fair winds!

[@leroy9979]

Congratulations on your work, a great achievement

[@ehofman7636]

Wath a beautiful boat you got its a privilege te look at 👌👌

[@eugenio1542]

Congratulations on a fantastic job well done 😮🎉☝️♥️

[@michielouwersloot8136]

Gefeliciteerd Volunteer en haar opvarenden❤

[@willymueller3278]

Holy moses ! That is, what I call a beautiful boat, congratulations .

[@MerrillLevi]

Congratulations Smithy

[@sammcgill5234]

Congratulations, what an incredible achievement.

[@Fr99763]

Stunning craftmanship! Well done

[@waterboy8999]

Congratulations Ian, she's is beautiful, you are a true craftsman indeed.

[@markalton2809]

Very sweet lines, a beautiful little craft.

[@billstevens3796]

Beautiful! And what a great community of friends, family, sailors and boatbuilders you have. Congratulations!

[@markas9900]

Congratulations, superb job.

[@bearcatracing007]

Fantastic, congratulations ❤

[@JUANACEVEDO-y9t]

Hermoso disfrútelo lod aplaudo👏👏👏👏🍻

[@doncritzer2798]

She is beautiful

[@crelark]

Congratulations and best wishes!

[@John-jr7rs]

What a wonderful sight. You may not remember but you kindly rang me as a follow up to an email about what wood to use for my own Beg Meil Vivier build. I've loved your series and or course have a copy of your book. May you have many hours of happy sailing in Volunteer.

[@SmithysBoatshed]

Thanks for your kind words. I hope you're getting on well with your Beg Meil!

[@John-jr7rs]

@ yes thanks we launched earlier this year. I’ll send a few pics to your email

[@robertgold2643]

Delightful 🙏

[@williammajor6768]

Another beautiful job!

[@quinntalley1681]

congratulations!!!

[@vytautasandriulionis1369]

Fine job and a nice day...

[@RPMcMurphy-k9l]

Fine job cracking lines

[@Sergeymurano]

Congratulations! And what is the boat design with the white hull at 1:34?

[@SmithysBoatshed]

WAITANGI, 30’ cruiser class, 1922. Built by Wee Georgie Robinson and his brother Jack, restored by Rick Wood.

[@nathanvary7482]

Show us ya bilge smithy

[@SmithysBoatshed]

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours!

[@Mezig34976]

Long life to Volunteer ant his crew!