[Rhodes22-list] Test sail in Edenton

[Stephen Staum]

Eileen,

I agree with others that the R22 is very forgiving and safe for  
beginners. I have sailed my '87 since 2003, she is my first boat and I  
am still very pleased with my purchase decision.

I suggest you pick up a copy of "Sailing for Dummies" by JJ & Peter  
Isler. Please don't be insulted by the name. I bought my copy AFTER  
completing the ASA Bareboat 40 Charter Certification Course. The book  
is very straightforward in it's approach and loaded with practical  
"real world" tips for beginners.

Good luck & Fair Winds,

Stephen Staum
'87 R22, Carol Lee
Needham, MA

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On Jul 11, 2010, at 2:48 PM, Eileen and Steve  
<eileen.e.spoon at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> 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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