[Rhodes22-list] Novice sailor

[Steven Alm]

Ray,

I lived in Bismarck for most of the 80s and I think Sakakawea would be  a
great sailing lake.  Big water--lots of wind.  The R22 is indeed a great
starter boat, in fact a great boat over all.  It's sea-kindly and forgiving
of mistakes but also good for experts who can fine tune her to perform to
the max.  Good choice!

In Biz, check out my good friend, Rick Berge, (bass player) in the band
Nightlife, also Jamaican Me Crazy.

Slim

On 9/17/07, Ray Baker <ray.baker at bis.midco.net> wrote:
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> Greetings,
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> I began sailing this summer and have fallen in love with the experience. I
> have sailed on boats from 13' to 34'. My experience has been limited to
> lakes in Minnesota and South Dakota. I live in Bismarck, ND, and I'm
> thinking about buying a sailboat to use on Lake Sakakawea which is about
> 75
> miles from where I live.
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> I took lessons on a Rhodes 22 and fell in love with its size and ease of
> operation. What are some of your thoughts on this boat? Is it a good
> starter
> boat? What should I consider before purchasing my first sailboat?
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> Ray Baker
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