[Rhodes22-list] Question for Rummy

[elle]

Hi, Rummy, 
   
  Thanks for clarifying your concern & I do understand. In fact, as I posted in another email a bit ago, what you described is how I sailed our first boat which had a tiller. (Well...I couldn't reach to prop my feet on the leeward seat...but you can bet I had that mainsheet held tightly in my hand.)
   
  If things are calm, and I am on a long tack, then sitting is where I'll probably be. If things are 'interesting', the seat will be below & I will move from windward side to windward side while standing, both for ballast & also to be able to see. That is how I sailed our keel boats. It may not work for the R-22..but until I get out there & do it, it's all just specualtion.
   
  You are always inviting everyone to Lake Hartwell...so now I'm extending an invite for Rummy x2 to come to the Chesapeake & see & give lots of advice. You don't even need to bring rum....;^)
   
  elle
   
  
R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
  Elle,
I guess my concern is the height and also the position. I always sail from 
the windward side. I hold the tiller in one hand the main sheet in the other. 
This way I maintain absolute control at all times. I am able to stretch my 
legs for support against the leeward seat. I guess you will have to work 
through this and figure out what works best for you. I just don't see a center 
positioned seat giving you the absolute control I require.

Rummy
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