[Rhodes22-list] any racers on the list?

[Bob and Kathy Quinn]

I find that we do well even with the IMF against similar sized boats.  Catalina 
22's with swing keels are good matches but fixed keels, with good helmsmen, are 
tough to beat.  Sonars kick our butt but we are more comfortable.  Hunters and 
Precisions are good competitors and depending on wind conditions, the R22 does 
well. Larger fixed keel boats with clean bottoms and competent helmsmen without 
huge handicaps are not in our class.

No doubt about it tho, the standard main is a better choice for racing. 

Having said all that, we have not raced in some time.  Seem more satisfied just 
running up and down the river while the club runs one race and then spends 
several hours over "coldies" talking about the race.  I'd rather sail!

Bob in Florida 





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From: Rick <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, April 5, 2011 7:29:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] any racers on the list?

Ben,

I assume you want to race an R22.  If you're going up against full keel
boats, you won't be far behind with a standard main sailing JAM.

But if you try with an IMF, no handicap will make up for the embarrassment.
Plus, you'll need a flashlight to find your way back.

Rick

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Ben Schultz <
benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> wrote:

> Is there still anyone on the list that races?  I think I'm going to enter a
> racing series on Wednesday nights, more for the experience and the built in
> requirement that I go sailing every Wednesday than from any expectation to
> be competitive.  They usually have 8-12 boats participate of every shape
> and
> size, but we will be the smallest by at least a few feet.  I know
> absolutely
> nothing about racing rules, strategy, etc., but part of the fun will be to
> learn some of that stuff.
>
>
>
> All encouragement and advice from the list are appreciated.
>
>
>
> Ben
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