Aktar joined the Association only a few months ago and has purchased, equipped and now launched his X, Rosales. He is effusive about the support he has received from various members of the association. Andrew Leach from Selby has been especially encouraging and also fabricated a fantastic mast raising winch pole for Aktar. Rosales is now secured to a newly serviced swinging mooring in the spectacular mooring area at the northern end of Windermere; Ambleside and all its delights on the doorstep for Aktar, Syma and their two children. Aktar is new to Macs and new to sailing, a familiar story, and intends to take things slowly and carefully. There are a few Mac owners on the lake only too willing to offer help and I sure Aktar can look forward to some great days ahead. A few pictures below of launch day - happy at the helm sums it up.