[Rhodes22-list] Story: Forward Weight?

[Bob Keller]

I think Rummy hit the nail on the head.  I didn't really "hold her down", it 
was more like slow reaction and neglect!  The centerboard was all the way 
down, but in my case I have the entirely innovative, new technology 
diamondboard...  Don't know yet if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

In addition to the rum, I also (on occasion) like to see how the boat reacts 
when overpowered, because you never know.  This was a reaction that I did 
not expect.
Bob K

>From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Story:  Forward Weight?
>Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:52:27 EST
>
>Rik,
>I have heard this story before and have some time to reflect on it and come
>to the conclusion that the entire problem was caused by "operator error." 
>The
>real questions is: "Why would anyone want to do this knowing full well what 
>the
>end result would be?"
>Since we had been tied up for at least an hour or so, I believe rum was to
>blame for this incident. One hand on the rum and another on the cigar 
>doesn't
>make for good sailing. Bob needs two more arms and hands............they're
>called crew.
>
>Rummy :)
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