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Fri Apr 26 08:37:32 EDT 2013

John and Pat,
While not in Charlotte, there are a couple of Rhodes in SW Virginia at Claytor Lake State Park.  If you happen to be traveling I77 or I81 you'll be close enough to make the detour. - rob

Dear all Rhodies,

My wife and I are going to be in Charlotte NC in June to visit family. We are very interested in the Rhodes 22 and would like to know if anyone in or near charlotte has a Rhodes that we could look at and talk to you about your experience with the boat. 2 years ago we did go to Edenton NC and met personally with Stan at the factory, and he was gracious enough to take us on his Rhodes for a little sail. 

Ever since then, we have been dreaming about moving to NC and buying a Rhodes. Hopefully our dreams will come true in about a year. We would like to talk to someone about what they like and don't like about the Rhodes. 

Also if someone lives near Lake Norman, Badin, High Rock, or Tillery, we would love to hear from you about your experiences on the lakes in the area and get a feel for where we may want to retire to. 

Landlocked in Colorado Springs, CO

John and Pat

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Dear all Rhodies,

My wife and I are going to be in Charlotte NC in June to visit family. We are very interested in the Rhodes 22 and would like to know if anyone in or near charlotte has a Rhodes that we could look at and talk to you about your experience with the boat. 2 years ago we did go to Edenton NC and met personally with Stan at the factory, and he was gracious enough to take us on his Rhodes for a little sail. 

Ever since then, we have been dreaming about moving to NC and buying a Rhodes. Hopefully our dreams will come true in about a year. We would like to talk to someone about what they like and don't like about the Rhodes. 

Also if someone lives near Lake Norman, Badin, High Rock, or Tillery, we would love to hear from you about your experiences on the lakes in the area and get a feel for where we may want to retire to. 

Landlocked in Colorado Springs, CO

John and Pat

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Dear all Rhodies,

My wife and I are going to be in Charlotte NC in June to visit family. We are very interested in the Rhodes 22 and would like to know if anyone in or near charlotte has a Rhodes that we could look at and talk to you about your experience with the boat. 2 years ago we did go to Edenton NC and met personally with Stan at the factory, and he was gracious enough to take us on his Rhodes for a little sail. 

Ever since then, we have been dreaming about moving to NC and buying a Rhodes. Hopefully our dreams will come true in about a year. We would like to talk to someone about what they like and don't like about the Rhodes. 

Also if someone lives near Lake Norman, Badin, High Rock, or Tillery, we would love to hear from you about your experiences on the lakes in the area and get a feel for where we may want to retire to. 

Landlocked in Colorado Springs, CO

John and Pat

> Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:30:34 -0400
> From: hnw555 at gmail.com
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00
> 
> Too funny!
> 
> On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
> 
> > Not to detract from the sound advice of others, but a docking 
> > strategy not often see in the sailing guides but one that I have 
> > found, through necessity, always works well is to come into the 
> > docking area under moderate speed hollering at the top of your lungs 
> > "I have lost my steering" or "power" as the case may be.. To add to 
> > a greater sense of urgency have your wife standing at the bow 
> > looking terrified and holding a collapsible reaching pole .
> >
> > Even in an apparently deserted marina you will be amazed how many 
> > people will appear instantly and be willing to use their bodies as 
> > live, moveable, precisely targeted fenders between your boat and 
> > theirs. It inevitably makes for a scratch-free if not particularly 
> > injury-free landing. It does not work so well as a way to make 
> > friends so it is best reserved for marinas where you intend to visit 
> > only once. Of course, the rules of the sea require that you be 
> > prepared to reciprocate but with a new Rhodes I am sure you would 
> > not give it a moment's hesitation.
> >
> > Graham
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> > [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou 
> > Troy
> > Sent: April-25-13 10:18 AM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00
> >
> > Hi Marlan,
> > We don't have the tiller to motor connection but have found that 
> > docking improves with practice. Even with two of us, a sudden gust 
> > of wind can throw off your carefully calculated approach but it 
> > definitely gets better with practice. You learn how the boat will 
> > respond to various maneuvers. Our old marina had mooring balls and 
> > we did a lot of practice motoring up to them from different 
> > directions so we could learn to predict how the boat would respond. 
> > All of the cruising we did the first 10 years we had the boat also 
> > helped us learn how to deal effectively with various docking 
> > configurations (no two are ever the same). When we changed outboards 
> > a few years ago, we had to learn how to predict the response with 
> > the new one so it's always a learning process.
> >
> > One of the best explanations of the variables is Jack Klang's 
> > mini-treatise on docking. If you ever get a chance to see his 
> > demonstrations at the Annapolis Sailboat show it's well worth it. I 
> > think he's been at the Quantum Sails booth the last few years. He's 
> > getting up there in age so catch him while you can. Here's a link to 
> > his handout.
> > http://www.fsc.com.au/cproot/442/3/DockingManeuvering.pdf It's very 
> > helpful.
> >
> > The boat will maneuver best (under most conditions) with the rudder 
> > fully down (it should tilt forward slightly under the boat so you 
> > don't tear up the rudder with the prop) and the centerboard down.
> >
> > Best of luck and congrats on a successful launch.
> >
> > Mary Lou
> > 1991 R22 Fretless
> > Rock Hall, MD
> >
> >
> > At 08:37 AM 4/24/2013, you wrote:
> > >Hi Rob,
> > >
> > >Whew! Yes, I'm in the water and all is okay and so far so good.
> > >
> > >All went well aside from just the new owner/captain jitters that 
> > >come with the maiden voyage. I suppose the issue of greatest 
> > >concern was using the outboard. I don't have the tiller-to-outboard 
> > >connection, but I think it is now high on my priority list. It was 
> > >so hard maneuvering the boat in the marina! Trying to dock was not 
> > >horrible, but pretty nerve wracking. At one point I thought I had 
> > >torn up the rudder with the
> > prop on the outboard.
> > >
> > >Yup, the outboard is going to take some practice!
> > >
> > >Marlan
> > >
> > >
> > >On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Marlan,
> > > > So, how did it go? You in OK? - rob
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > > > rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of 
> > > > marlangreen at gmail.com
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:53 AM
> > > > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00
> > > >
> > > > Be listening for another signature Rhodes 22 Splash today around 1:00.
> > > > Like the Antares rocket I'm sure that it will be heard for 
> > > > several states around. If you don't hear the splash listen for 
> > > > the big whoop of excitement that I'll be letting go after she's floatin'
> > > >
> > > > It's been the longest seven months of my life. Purchased in 
> > > > October
> > > > 2012 I've just been waiting and reading and thinking and 
> > > > dreaming and even working a bit on the Nauti Boat getting her ready for today.
> > > >
> > > > After quite an adventure re-wiring the mast and installing an 
> > > > anchor light, getting the mercury outboard serviced, removing 
> > > > and replacing the spreader bolt (which was blocking the route of 
> > > > the mast wires) and a host of other seemingly insignificant 
> > > > items on my to do list she is finally ready enough to go in the 
> > > > water. Sunday I raised the mast (by myself!) and tuned and tightened the standing rig.
> > > >
> > > > The weather forecast around Thomas Point Light House on the 
> > > > Chesapeake is looking pretty good today with wind of 10 mph. I 
> > > > plan to take her out for a short sail and a bit of a motor about.
> > > >
> > > > If you're in the area sail on by and we'll have a little 
> > > > impromptu
> > race!
> > > >
> > > > Marlan
> > > > s/v Nauti Boat
> > > > Mayo, MD
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