[Rhodes22-list] List admin/sailing

Fri Dec 21 19:07:14 EST 2007

Dan,
I have a 1990 Rhodes 22, I think recycled in 2000. I live about 20 minutes
from Lake pleasant, probably 45 from Bartlett. It seems from your story we
have a similar ambition. The difference is you know what your doing. The Sea
of Cortez is a goal of mine but I have much to learn before I make that
leap. If you would like to see or sail a Rhodes 22, I would be more than
happy to meet you at the lake. I might go this weekend.

Jay Bulfer
"Just bent"
Phx, Az.

Dan Stromquist wrote:
> 
> Hi Rob,
> Thanks for the welcome message!
> I will be keeping my boat in San Carlos, Mexico and sailing on the Sea of
> Cortes.
> 
> My first boat was a Ranger 23. I bought her to race when I lived in St.
> Thomas, USVI. Member of the St Thomas Yacht Club when I lived there. Did
> pretty well collecting silver with that boat. When it came time to sell
> the Ranger I decided to take her to Trinidad to sell. Since the boat had
> NO creature comforts or cruising upgrades it was quite an adventure! A
> buddy and I took a couple of months to island hop to Trinidad. We had
> three overnight sails along the way. The size of the boat was never a
> problem, it was the lack of cruising gear. We didn't even have a dingy. I
> didn't want to invest in any cruising features since I would be selling
> the boat. I'm too old to do that kind of sailing anymore hence my interest
> in the much more civilized Rhodes 22. Standing headroom and a boarding
> ladder too!
> 
> After the USVI I moved to So. Calif where I owned a Catalina 30. Mainly
> raced that boat too. Did very well in PHRF. Midwinter Class B champs one
> year. Occational trip to Catalina. Don't like cruising in So Cal since
> there really isn't anyplace to go especially if you want to get away from
> it all. Going to Catalina Is is like going to a WalMart parking lot during
> a Christmas sale.
> 
> After Calif. I moved to Singapore where I initially raced dingys. Later I
> bought a J24 which I raced too. I'm still a member of the Changi Sailing
> Club in Singapore. 
> Last year I went to Spain to sail my cousins Hunter 31. First experience
> with IMF and was that ever nice and easy.
> 
> I've lived in Phoenix, AZ since 1998 and have been boatless all that time.
> Just sold the family business and now I have time to get back into
> sailing. I can get to San Carlos in about 8 hours by car. I plan to use my
> boat for a month at a time. It will be dry stored when I'm not there. They
> have very good facilities in San Carlos. I will usually be singlehanding.
> My wife may join me from time to time. Some buddies will come down for
> sure. R22 looks like the perfect little boat for my needs. I read with
> great interest the posting by one member (Chris?) of his month long
> sailing trip in Baja. I also enjoyed the post by the member who took his
> Rhodes 22 to the Bahamas. I might try that trip one day. Sounds like a
> blast! I also enjoyed reading about the R22 in "Sailing Small".
> 
> Since I started drinking it at the source (Barbados) I go with Mt. Gay
> too! In the islands we mixed it with Bitter Lemon (kind of a flavored
> tonic water mix). Haven't been able to find that mix here in Phoenix but
> then I haven't looked too hard. I've gone local and drink Margaritas here.
> Mojitos may be in my future. Easier to make on a small boat ; - ) Also
> drank a lot of Heineken over the years. In the USVI the local rum was so
> cheap it was more cost effective to use it to wash windows than windex.
> That was a few years ago and things may have changed.
> 
> I have contacted Stan and he is sending me information about a 1984
> recycled Rhodes he has available. I have also contacted several list
> members about boats they have for sale. I understand that Stan gets a
> commission and I have NO problem with that arragement. I am pretty
> flexible on delivery time. Summer is not the high season in the Sea of
> Cortez. It is pretty darn hot then. Most sailing is done in fall, winter
> (but water is cold for snorkeling) and spring.
> 
> Rob, that is probably more info than you needed but you did ask. Now that
> I'm going forward the list will hear more from me. I've enjoyed my lurking
> time and now I look forward to owning a Rhodes 22 and contributing.
> Fair winds,
> Dan Stromquist
> 
> Rob Lowe wrote:
>> 
>> Welcome Dan, you've made the right choice.  So, tell us more.  Where do
>> (will) you sail?  What is your experience?  And, most importantly, what's
>> your favorite rum?
>> 
>> 
>> Rob Lowe
>> S/V Getaway
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Dan Stromquist" <stormy22n7 at yahoo.com>
>> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:22 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] List admin
>> 
>> 
>>>
>>> Michael,
>>> Thank you from a total newbie. I just joined today after lurking for
>>> quite
>> a
>>> while. This site has been very valuable for me as I researched the
>>> Rhodes
>>> 22. I have just started a dialog with Stan about getting a recycled
>>> boat.
>>> Since I've never actually seen a R22 I doubt I would be as comfortable
>> with
>>> my decision without the help of this site.
>>> Your efforts are very much appreciated by me!
>>> Dan Stromquist
>>>
>>> MichaelMeltzer wrote:
>>> >
>>> > I have good new for the group.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > John Lock has agreed to host www.rhodes22.org
>>> <http://www.rhodes22.org/>
>>> > and the Rhodes mailing list.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > The list would remain the same (including the archives) and frankly on
>> one
>>> > should know the difference. John also wants to redesigned the
>> rhodes22.org
>>> > web site; I think that is great, it has not been worked on in years.
>> John
>>> > is
>>> > a experienced computer professional, is in it for the long term and
>>> has
>>> > promised to maintain the current list traditions and policies.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Thank You John
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -mjm
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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