[Rhodes22-list] Test Sail on Chesapeake-- Rhodes 22

[GeneStluka@aol.com]

We are former Flying Scot sailors (owning, racing and cruising a Scot for 12 
years), and have sailed several other small and midsize boats casually over 
the years.  We are planning to buy a small cruising sailboat soon, and will 
use the boat for daysailing with children and grandchildren, weekending, and 
also occasional several-day cruises during which the two of us would live 
aboard.  At age 64, comfort and convenience are becoming higher priorities 
than they used to be.

We saw the Rhodes 22 at the Annapolis Boat Show, and spent quite a bit of 
time talking with Stan Spitzer about the boat.  Since then we have studied 
the Rhodes 22 website, read the Practical Sailor review, and also been 
eavesdropping on the list.

We are impressed with what we see and hear about the Rhodes 22, and would 
like to sail one for a couple of hours to confirm our satisfaction with the 
feel of the boat and its sailing characteristics. Is there anyone on the 
Chesapeake, within one or two hours' driving time from our home in Annapolis, 
who might be willing to take us for a sail on their Rhodes 22?  We could be 
available most any weekend, or perhaps on a weekday as well -- if that were 
more convenient.

Thanks so much for any help you can provide.

Sincerely,
Gene & Carol Stluka
1300 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD  21401
410-295-5418