[Rhodes22-list] Gusts and cushions

[Bob & Kathy]

To add to this string, Kathy was a white knuckle sailor when we got our R22 
in '92.  If the boat heeled in the slightest, she was ready to call it a 
day.  Within a few months, I had to fight her for the tiller.  Even today 
once she takes control of the boat (helm), I'm reduced to sail handler. 
(:>)

Bob on the "NoKaOi"


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Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 8:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Gusts and cushions


> Joseph,
> Get your wife off her seat and the seats and up on the rail. With her butt
> perched on the rail, part will overhang the gunnel giving her complete and
> total  comfort and control. It took my wife several years to figure out 
> that this
> is  the best and safest place to sit while X-sailing. In fact, my wife is 
> now
> quite  comfortable sitting on the rail and prefers it to lounging in the
> cockpit. Her  preferred position is with her back towards the cabin just 
> forward of
> the  cockpit on the rail. Great handholds and no worries about sliding 
> under
> the  seat.
> I know, I know, but with constant persuasion, she and you will both
> understand what I'm talking about. Making the admiral comfortable is VERY 
> important
> to your sailing experience. Sailing can be relaxing, but doesn't have  to 
> be
> all the time. Personally, I prefer the X times.
>
> Rummy
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