It was a cold and dark Friday night with a snowstorm approaching. What was planned as a very private celebration turned out into something much larger. 25 invitations were sent out but more than 75 family and close friends participated in the party. Good news travels fast. Key members of the build team were present and their efforts were acknowledged with applause, laughter and a keg of fine Blue Point Lager. Members of the multihull press and enthusiasts from the forums, some who drove more than 6 hours attended our small gathering. The first hull was blessed and spirits were high. Everyone was pleased with the high quality finish of the first hull. It took the Alpha Team 9 months of hard work to build the first float. Amazingly it will take less than 9 days to build the subsequent hulls. The voyage has started…