[Rhodes22-list] Newbie

[Tom Dorsey]

Wally, I appreciate the info.  I'm also West Knoxville.  CYC is a short
trip for me and, hopefully, will allow me to do some evening sailing. 
I'm scheduled for lessons in a few weeks and hope to find that its all
I'm looking for.  Thanks for the offer - would love the opportunity to
actually see an R22.  I hope to make the trip to Edenton but haven't
found the time to do so yet.

The Bahamas is a potential destination but not for some time.  Good to
know there's some experience with the trip.

I hope to keep the boat in the water and may join CYC if all goes as
planned.  From what 
I've read, the trailering of the R22 should allow me to pull it when I
want to roam - another reason I settled on the R22.  

Good to be aboard.

Tom

R. Thomas Dorsey
450 Montbrook Lane
Knoxville, TN 37919-2705
865-691-5052
865-691-9835 (fax)


>>> tnrhodey at gmail.com 8/30/2007 8:15 AM >>>
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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