[Rhodes22-list] Weather

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Chet,
What did you fly?  My most enjoyable was a '39 8A Silvaire.  Talk about naked power - 90 mph without, 100 with wings waxed.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Chet Orton <chet.orton at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Oct 27, 2006 11:31 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Weather
>
>Years ago, I used to fly small planes. There was a lot of coverage of weather in my pilot training. I've forgotten most of it now, but perhaps Brad can recommend a good resource???
>
>
>----- Original Message ----
>From: Joseph Hadzima <josef508 at yahoo.com>
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 11:13:24 AM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodies Essential Library
>
>
>Bill, and the gang:
>
>Speaking of things that do not apply.
>
>One of the topics I'd like to see a good reference /
>tutorial is weather!  I have s few books with chapters
>deticated to weather, but they seem to be written as an
>after thought rather than an integrated part of the book.
>
>the books I suggested bellow I like, but I'd love to find
>some middle-school science text book, or any book about
>weather with lots of pictures, and rules to predict what
>may happen next.
>
>Anyone know of such a book/video/online turorial/etc. ?
>
>
>
>
>
>--- Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>
>> Learn to comb the archives of this list.
>> 
>> The Rhodes 22 is a unique sailboat in that it is both
>> safe and easy to 
>> sail initially, and technically sophisticated so you can
>> continually 
>> learn to sail it better.
>> 
>> Much of what you will read in sailing books does not
>> apply to this boat.
>> 
>> We have discussed, at the same length and with the same
>> passion as 
>> political discussions:
>> 
>> How to Rig the Boat
>> Trailering Tips
>> Heaving To
>> Anchoring
>> Safety
>> Coming About
>> Balancing the Boat
>> How to Get More Speed
>> How to Use the Traveler
>> How to Launch
>> How to Retrieve
>> Electronics
>> etc.
>> etc.
>> 
>> There must be enough material on-line to fill many books.
>> 
>> Let me say again, that much of what you will read in
>> books written for 
>> the general sailing public does not apply to this boat.
>> 
>> Bring em On!
>> 
>> Bill Effros
>> 
>> 
>> Chet Orton wrote:
>> > Hello All,
>> >
>> > One way or another, I will soon have an older Rhodes
>> 22. I have very little sailing experience. I'm a pretty
>> technical and handy guy. I'm currently reading "Sailing
>> for Dummies". I'd like to assemble a small library of
>> essential reading material. I don't have much interest in
>> sailing stories. What I am interested in is "how-to" and
>> reference materials on subjects like sailing skills,
>> navigation, boat maintenance and repair, etc. So, I'm
>> soliciting input from the group. What books would you
>> nominate? Thanks.
>> >
>> > Chet
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