[Rhodes22-list] pic : mary at helm

[Michael D. Weisner]

Mike,

>From the sound of your narrative, it appears that you enjoyed your sail 
aboard the R22.  When you own your own, it will obviously be equipped 
somewhat differently than the rental, although Stan used to sail better than 
most, with little more than the bare boat and his senses.  Sometimes there 
is much to be learned from relying on less, particularly at sea.

As a R22 owner in my 28th season, I know just what you meant when you said 
"It got so bad once while I was at the helm that we 'let go all' and sat 
there to think about it. ... The Rhodes went right through it though it was 
a little more excitement than we needed."  The great part is that by design 
the R22 rarely needs to be tended to in an emergency state, although newbies 
always feel that her response to strong gusts may constitute an emergency 
situation.  Most of the time, familiarity with the boat's handling and 
confidence that she isn't going over, permit the captain to more leisurely 
trim the sails and then pick up what wasn't stowed properly (sometimes the 
Admiral or other passengers.)  We always felt that it was part of the fun of 
sailing!  Save the precision maneuvers for docking and handling in close 
quarters.  When out in the open, explore the limits of the Rhodes 22.  Let 
me know when you are able to "bury the rail."

BTW, don't forget to tell Mary to unclench her teeth and smile for the 
photographer.

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

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