A look back at the launch and christening of Nusquama.
The launch of a boat is always an event for the shipyard, as it brings a project closer to completion. For the owners, the launch represents the culmination of a collaboration and the realization of a dream.
Launching
The boat is first transported by road to the launching area. The journey is more or less delicate, depending on the size of the yacht. The boat is then installed in the travelift's straps, which can support up to 300 tons.
The travelift takes the boat out to sea. As it moves forward, its wheels on either side of the boom, the maneuver is impressively precise. All those watching the spectacle have their eyes riveted on the boat until it finally lands on the water.
The technical team then joins the boat to board it and moor it to the pontoon, before resuming the final checks.
A christening by the book
Patrick and Susannah, owners of Nusquama, were delighted to come to Cherbourg to witness the launch of their Garcia Exploration 45.
They travelled all the way from Great Britain especially for the event, to see the imposing manoeuvre in action. Naturally, they took the opportunity to christen their boat in the proper manner, with a bottle of champagne that will hopefully have made Neptune magnanimous.
