[Rhodes22-list] First sail - Red Rover

[Steve Alm]

Hey Doug,

In the midst of all this political banter, here's your post about your
shakedown cruise.  Congratulations!  And thanks for reminding us why we're
all here.  8-)  

It's a wonderful thing when you can go out with someone who's really expert
in sailing.  There's so much to learn and of course the owner needs more
work--we always will.  That's part of the beauty of it.  It's like being a
home-owner because you're never "done" with projects and improvements.

I love single-handing my Rhodes and that's one of the big reasons I own one.
I think you'll find the R22 very forgiving of mistakes and very rewarding of
proper handling.  Here's to you, Skipper!  And may you have many years of
enjoyment!

Cheers,
Slim

On 9/6/04 8:25 AM, "Doug Mistler" <mistler at mindspring.com> wrote:

> Hi, Rhodies,
> 
> Yesterday Red Rover made her maiden voyages on Herring Bay as a
> refurbished "new to me" boat.  On my first trip out I was very
> fortunate to have the company of a friend with local area
> knowledge and who is a most experienced sailor.
> 
> With the confidence and lessons learned from that trip, I later
> went out for my first solo sail in light winds and can report
> that I am pleased with the boat.  The boat's owner, however,
> needs some more work.
> 
> Fair winds!
> --Doug
> "Red Rover"
> 
> __________________________________________________
> Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list