[Rhodes22-list] Attention Jay

[Jay Friedland]

Rik,
Thanks for covering for me, you got my drift. Did I scare "razz" away?

Went to North U. (North Sails) cruising seminar today in Annapolis, led 
by John Rousmaniere. Based on much of the expertise here on the list, I 
could have saved some $.

Actually, it was a great package of info and resources for me planning 
some ocean-going trips this year. Both heavy-weather sailing and 
handling surf/waves, as well as cruising spinnakers, were the hot 
topics for me. There was a lot of discussion on loose-footed sails, 
handling furling mains, and single-handing ability all as safety and 
control issues, then what we view on the Rhodes as strictly convenience 
features.

An example was reefing for a squall must be well under 2 minutes, which 
was far from the norm of the 86 attendees. Being able to do it from the 
cockpit is a plus, especially with our first reef of dropping the IMF 
to the lower position. Avoiding stress points when reefed was an 
additional plus here.

Learning how to avoid broaching in coming to shore in heavy surf, it 
was recommended to furl the gennie and make the bow light, rather than 
reef both sails for balance. Using the main with traveler  to keep a 
low CE (Roger's original comments) and motor to control speed, until 
you can sail ahead of waves. Once you've handled surf conditions, it's 
the rogue waves tht are a secondary issue, but the primary threat (64 
lbs. of pressure/cubic foot) against the transom.

All the safety considerations, except weight, are in the R22's 
favor-stays, flaired hull, pos flotation, balance with reefed sails, 
etc. That was all reassuring as they talked about larger boats and 
significant trade-offs. The use of the cruising spinnaker was a strong 
part of sail handling, although they don't have a UPS equivalent (the 
guy sitting next to me traded his gennaker in for a UPS for his 31' 
S&S?)

More comments and questions to follow.
Jay


On Saturday, March 29, 2003, at 06:41 AM, Rik Sandberg wrote:

> Ed,
>
> That would be Other Peoples Boats, Ed. Jay is trying to invite him for 
> a sail.
>
> Rik
>
>
> On Saturday 29 March 2003 12:15 am, you wrote:
>> Jay,
>>     What is 22' OPB?
>>                      Ed K
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jay Friedland
>> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 8:35 PM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to buy a used Rhodes 22
>>
>> raz-
>> Ever think about a 22' OPB, available in NJ. Where are you based? 
>> Ocean
>> County here.
>> J
>>
>> On Friday, March 28, 2003, at 05:08 PM, razz wrote:
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> Thanks for your email.  I have been in contact with General Boats.
>>
>> St.
>>
>>> Louis is just a little far from my beaten paths (I live in NJ).
>>>
>>> raz
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org
>>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces@rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Bob Weber
>>> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 1:14 PM
>>> To: rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to buy a used Rhodes 22
>>>
>>> Razz, There are two R-22s for sale in the St. Louis area, I have the
>>> details
>>> on both or can have contact information for both.  Good luck.  
>>> General
>>> boats
>>> can also put you in touch with other owners wanting to sell.
>>> Bob Weber
>>>
>>>> From: "razz" <razz@ptd.net>
>>>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>>>> To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Looking to buy a used Rhodes 22
>>>> Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:31:44 -0500
>>>>
>>>> I am looking for Rhodes 22 information.  Is there a way I can get
>>>
>>> access
>>>
>>>> to this Rhodes 22 list?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> My emails are:
>>>>
>>>> Richard@razgaitis.com
>>>>
>>>> Or
>>>>
>>>> razz@ptd.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Raz
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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