[Rhodes22-list] Test sail in Edenton

[Chris Cowie]

Eileen:

I made the same trip to Edenton in April 2008 and ended up with a new  Rhodes in April of 2009.  The drive from DC to Edenton was about 5 hrs and I planned to stay the first night in stans not so Hilton accommodations within the plant.  I suggest you do the same.  Upon arrival Stan gave me a tour of the plant were it was hard to tell the difference between new and recycled boats.  After the plant tour Stan took me out for a quick get acquainted with the Rhodes sail out on his creek/river.  This was a helpful introduction to the Rhodes and it's special easy to use features.  Having an overnight in the not so Hilton room allowed me to get a fresh early start out on the boat for an overnight.  I sailed directly across the bay from Stan's place and then decided to make my way back to his side of the bay because of some stormy weather forecast for the next morning.  Keep an eye on the weather.  Weather underground and NOAA have good web sites to check on the marine forecast.  Heading upwind is always a good idea so it is easier to run home if you need to.  The bugs were pretty thick when I was there in April and I don't know what it's like in July.  Plan to use the pop top enclosure and keep the cabin lights to a minimum if it gets buggy.  I had a memorable weekend sail that included light, moderate and heavy wind, sun and rain and the Rhodes performed beyond my expectations in all conditions.  Have fun.

Christopher P. Cowie    


4400 MacArthur Blvd, NW 
Suite 300 
Washington, DC  20007 
202.342.2711 
202.342.2691 fax 
202.270.1470 mobile 

[ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
cowieassociates.com


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From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Eileen and Steve
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2010 2:48 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Test sail in Edenton


Hello, I will admit it, we have been lusting over the Rhodes 22 and have been
lurking around reading this board for weeks now.  After a visit with Stan,
we have decided to rent one of Stan's boats for the weekend, hoping we love
it enough to get one of our very own.  We are completely novice sailers, so
any advice you have for us regarding the boat or the Albemarle Sound would
be greatly appreciated.  In the long run, we will probably be based out of
Smith Mountain Lake in VA, and this boat seems perfect for there.

Thanks
Eileen
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