[Rhodes22-list] Perfect ending!

[Steve Alm]

I discovered that the best time to heel over with the wife on board is to
wait until she's using the head.  ...NOT!!!

Slim

On 10/30/03 8:36 AM, "R22RumRunner at aol.com" <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:

> Rob,
> I had a hard time getting Kimberly accustomed to the heel of the R22. She was
> always afraid that we were going to go over. She obviously didn't trust my
> sailing skills, but over time she finally moved from the cockpit seat to the
> rail. She found the rail a little uncomfortable, what with the genoa slide to
> contend with, but found she had better balance and a better view from her
> perch. 
> She is now very comfortable sitting with her back to the cabin top perched on
> the deck. Not only is she more comfortable, but the additional weight in that
> position is really helpful.
> Prior to finding the rail, she was constantly fighting to stay on the cockpit
> seat and on occasion would find herself under the lee seat. Of course, I was
> blamed for it and she accused me of doing it on purpose.
> 
> Rummy
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