[Rhodes22-list] True Confessions

[Steve Alm]

Rik,
OK, I've had a few days to get over the shock of losing you to the Flicka.
I know you'll feel good about having a full keel under you on Lake Sup. and
I too have drooled over the lovely, salty look of the Flicka.  I haven't
sailed on one but I sailed a Cape Dory Typhoon which I imagine to be pretty
similar.  Very sure-footed.  And yeah, Duluth/Superior is a fun place.  I
gigged at Grandma's back in the mid 90's and had a blast.  You can party in
Duluth until the bars close and then go over to Superior and drink for
another hour. :-)  I think the volley ball courts at Grandma's are gone now
though.  

Congratulations Rik...sniff.
Slim

On 12/14/02 6:16 PM, "Rik Sandberg" <sanderico@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Hello All,
> 
> The deal is just about done, so it's time I fessed up. I'm afraid I have
> succumbed to that dreaded malady know as 2footitis. Although I did gain 2
> feet in height, I was able to temper my craving, at least somewhat, and
> reduce my length on deck by 2 feet. Yes, I bought a Pacific Seacraft
> Flicka, one of those 20 small boats John Vigor wrote about, that will take
> you anywhere. All I have to do now is figure out how to get away. :-) :-)
> 
> I do hope though, that you all won't throw me off the list now for being a
> traitor. I still think the R22 is the best coastal cruising boat in the 22
> foot class. We have had an absolute ball with "Country Rhodes", learned a
> lot and met some of the nicest people on the planet. I do not regret for a
> minute ever having bought her.
> 
> What say you all??? No stonings in the making I hope. :-) :-) I'd like to
> continue to "hang" with you folks, if you don't mind.
> 
> Oh, by the way, this means I won't be able to defend my Spitzer Cup
> Invitational Rhodes 22 Regatta Championship next September. I will however
> be there (our reservations are already made) with my new (to me) boat,
> provided every one agrees not to throw rocks. I will have this fine brass
> cup polished up for the next champion. Maybe I can fill in as the new buoy
> at the far end of the course, or the committee boat or something.  :-)
> 
> Rik 
> 
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