TIMS:
Bruce Hector sets the record
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On September 6th, 2003, a 95
foot modular sharpie sailed for the first time at the Kingston
messabout.
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Bruce Hector, organizer of
the event and captain of the TIMS unit beamed from ear to ear.
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Several of the units were built
at the last minute. Here, Frank San Miguel & son caulk seams....
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...and Chris Bullen works on
his while two completed units wait patiently in the background.
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Finally, the last few units
were launched...
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...into the drink...
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...and added to the record
breaking effort.
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Elaine Hector casts off the
bow line in preparation for the maiden voyage. (notice that
Elaine is not aboard)
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Captain Bruce carefully backs
away from the dock...
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...and sails into the record
book.
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Flags flying, TIMS savors her
accomplishment.