[Rhodes22-list] New sailor

[stan]

Kathy,

You have to realize that the reason you are getting all these unusually nice 
comments about the Rhodes is that the owners know that if anyone says 
anything negative, we take his or her boat away.

stan/gbi

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Skinner" <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New sailor


> Kathy Wood wrote:
>>         I guess my hesitation here is the fact that I have 3 days of
>> sailing experience on a 14' Hunter and am afraid a boat that size may be
>> too much for me.
>
> 1.  The control systems on an R22 are highly evolved - i.e.
>    reliable and effective.  The design is not static, but
>    improves each year.
>
> 2.  The R22 is big enough to take care of itself.  The boat,
>    as others have observed, can take more weather than the
>    crew.  The accommodations are apparently simple, but make
>    ingenious use of space, and are well designed for the
>    cruising couple or young family.
>
> 3.  The R22 is small enough to trailer and set up without
>    marina facilities.  There is no limit to your sailing
>    grounds.
>
> 4.  The comradeship of R22 sailors, as is apparent in this
>    email group, constitute a tremendous resource,
>    instantly available to help with any issues relating
>    to the R22 -- and some others as well...
>
> 5.  Finally, paraphrasing what another has said, watch the
>    weather while you are learning your way around the boat.
>    Take it slowly, and the boat will teach you how to sail
>    her.  Give yourself time to learn what feels right under
>    normal conditions, and you will build the skills and
>    confidence to deal with more "interesting" situations.
>
> Stan IS the R22.  He is honest, smart, a gentleman, and a
> damned fine boat builder.  Get an R22 while he is among us
> (may he enjoy life forever!).
>
> /Bob
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