[Rhodes22-list] New Rhodie in N.J.

[P&M Beals]

Thanks to Joe Ware who introduced me to Whisper, formerly his Rhodes 22, and
to the art of trailering (set up and all) I am pleased to say there is a
BEAUTIFUL recycled Rhodes in our driveway in Central NJ.  I made the 6 hour
58 mph trip from Onancock, Va. solo with my 6 cyl. minivan.  I put Joe to
work yesterday getting him to get Whisper out on the water, mast up and mast
down in the heat, test-sail and all.  It will take some time to learn the
art of sailing with the big Genoa jib, and I may still take Jay up on his
offer to sail at LBI area-  My family is excited and we look forward to a
lot of good sailing ahead.  Now if I can just teach myself how to back up
the trailer into the yard.  Within a couple weeks I hope it will be in a
different place for Sept, Oct. and maybe even Nov? sails.

The list has been very helpful, and I count on future expert advice from
all.

and yes I will give Rummy the ID # though what was Joe's for Whisper is now
mine.

Joe mentioned that a while back someone had info. on how to avoid the hex if
you change a boat's name....I might keep the name but it's not certain.

Phyllis Beals