[Rhodes22-list] Newbie

[TN Rhodey]

Tom,

Welcome to the list. There are at least 2 R22s in the Knoxville area. Bill W
is at Concord Yacht Club.  I slip my R22 out at Blue Springs on Watts Bar.
Bill has a newer Rhodes that is fairly loaded. I have an older 1984 Rhodes I
slip at Blue Springs Marina on Watts Bar. Bill and I both live in West
Knox.....what side of town are you on?

I am currently out of town but you are welcome to a visit and a sail. I will
give you a call or shoot you an email back channel when I get home. I could
email on the list but even mentioning back channel seems to annoy certain
list members. :-)

I had Bill W and his wife out for a visit when they were considering a R22.
Bill has since sailed his R22 to Bahamas (not from Knoxville but it is
possible!), and towed to FL Gulf, and Coastal NC. He could give you some
insight on trailering, set up and take down. His boat will show a lot nicer
than my old beater.

You mention you were new to sailing. You should check out the Concord Yacht
Club.. This is a sail only club that provides lessons. Bill W is a long time
member and past Commodore.

I have owned my R22 about 6 years or so. I have never regretted the
decision. My boat has a faded blue hull so it is showing some age but
everything is sound.

Are you going to keep your boat in the water or on a trailer?

Welcome,

Wally




On 8/30/07, Steven Alm <stevenalm at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Welcome, Tom.
>
> Of course we all think you've made a great choice in the R22.  It's a
> great
> boat for a starter because it's very forgiving of mistakes yet responsive
> to
> more advanced handling.  And you've come to the right place if you need
> any
> advice about this boat.  We have many very expert sailors, repairmen,
> fixerupers, problem-solvers (tho I'm not any of those) who can help you on
> your journey into becoming an expert yourself.
>
> Feel free to ask any questions.  And questions do not have to be limited
> to
> the R22.  If you have any questions or comments regarding President Bush,
> Katrina, the fires in Greece, your pets, the national debt or the price of
> tea in China, you are welcome to post them.  I'm not kidding, we have an
> expert on China here on the list.
>
> Have you narrowed down your list of wants and needs for your boat?  How
> will
> you be using the boat?  Day sailing?  Overnight?  Weekending?  Trailering?
> X-sailing?  What types of food and beverages to you intend to consume on
> the
> boat?
>
> Tell us about yourself.  What do you do for a living?  Wife, kids?  How
> much
> money do you make?  Please submit your 1099 for our
> perusal.  (joking)  With
> the name Tommy Dorsey, I gotta ask if you're a musician.
>
> You're close to Wally.  Try to hook up with him--he's one of our finest.
>
> Slim
>
> On 8/29/07, Brad Haslett <flybrad at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Anne,
> >
> > Obviously you're up late as well.  Allow me to hog this thread by
> inviting
> > you down again to get you eyes re-slanted on some good food!  Name the
> > date
> > or the excuse.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > On 8/29/07, Anne M <anima13 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > You have made a GREAT decision in choosing the Rhodes for a
> > > first boat...problem is, no other boat will EVER compare!!
> > > Anne
> > > KY Lake.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Tom Dorsey" <Tom at demaximis.com>
> > > To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 6:40 PM
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Newbie
> > >
> > >
> > > > Greetings!
> > > >
> > > > I recently joined the list and since it seems that there is a lull
> in
> > > > the conversation I thought I should at least make my presence known.
> > > > I'm new to sailing and hope to be able to learn from the accumulated
> > > > wisdom of the members.
> > > >
> > > > After a lot of late night research I decided that the R22 is the
> boat
> > > > that I hope to spend my time with and I'm in the process of looking
> > for
> > > > a boat to purchase.  I have a lot to learn about what I need and I
> > hope
> > > > you don't mind while I listen in as I determine what would work
> best.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Initially, my learning time will be on local waters in TN.
> > > > (Knoxville)
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for the opportunity.
> > > >
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > > R. Thomas Dorsey
> > > > 450 Montbrook Lane
> > > > Knoxville, TN 37919-2705
> > > > 865-691-5052
> > > > 865-691-9835 (fax)
> > > >
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