[Rhodes22-list] Attention Slim: Competition on the Lake

[Steve Alm]

Julie,

That's great news!  One of my favorite sailboats has been there for the last
few years.  It's a Yankee Dolphin 24 named Icelander and I think Dan talked
to the owner, Bill Watson.  We considered buying it before we found the
Rhodes.  Coincidentally, Judi's dad used to own it years ago.

I think the Upper lake is fun because of all the islands and bays to sail
around.  The disadvantage is the lack of destinations (bars and restaurants)
to sail to.  The Minnetonka Mist in Spring Park Bay is just about it.

Dan probably showed you the boat ramp on the way out to Enchanted Island
where we launched.  It's a bit rustic and it's too bad there's no dock
there, but it's close.  Your other option is the new and wonderful ramp
across the lake on the southwest side.  It's in the park--can't remember the
name.  We just call it the Verne Gagne park because he donated his house on
the grounds.  Other than that, there's Spring Park Bay, but it's usually
crowded.  Those are the only three I've used.

We'll definitely have to have some cookouts in Boy Scout Bay.  As for the
competition, I don't race, but for another R22 I'll make an exception.  8-)

Good luck with your bow light.  Sorry it's giving you so much trouble.

Slim


On 5/5/04 4:10 PM, "Julie Thorndycraft" <julie at circle7.net> wrote:

> Hey Slim,
> Glad you had a nice sail the other day, Blue Loon is currently in our
> driveway while we attempt to improve our skills in the electrical area - so
> far it's been a learning experience. Note that I did not say positive....
> 
> Anyhow, we found a slip that is almost affordable on Enchanted Island with
> the Upper Minnetonka Yacht Club so Blue Loon will be invading your space for
> the summer. I'm excited about sailing the Upper Lake rather than Lower.
> There's only so many times you can go around Big Island and not get bored to
> tears. Between our trailering trips, we'll see you soon on the Up side.
> 
> Julie
> 
> 
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