[Rhodes22-list] First sail - Red Rover

[Julie Thorndycraft]

Slim,
We're heading to the boat with the idea of doing a last run to the Mist
before it shuts down. What are you doing on your computer?
Julie

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Alm" <salm at mn.rr.com>
To: "Rhodes" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] First sail - Red Rover


> Hey Doug,
>
> In the midst of all this political banter, here's your post about your
> shakedown cruise.  Congratulations!  And thanks for reminding us why we're
> all here.  8-)
>
> It's a wonderful thing when you can go out with someone who's really
expert
> in sailing.  There's so much to learn and of course the owner needs more
> work--we always will.  That's part of the beauty of it.  It's like being a
> home-owner because you're never "done" with projects and improvements.
>
> I love single-handing my Rhodes and that's one of the big reasons I own
one.
> I think you'll find the R22 very forgiving of mistakes and very rewarding
of
> proper handling.  Here's to you, Skipper!  And may you have many years of
> enjoyment!
>
> Cheers,
> Slim
>
> On 9/6/04 8:25 AM, "Doug Mistler" <mistler at mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi, Rhodies,
> >
> > Yesterday Red Rover made her maiden voyages on Herring Bay as a
> > refurbished "new to me" boat.  On my first trip out I was very
> > fortunate to have the company of a friend with local area
> > knowledge and who is a most experienced sailor.
> >
> > With the confidence and lessons learned from that trip, I later
> > went out for my first solo sail in light winds and can report
> > that I am pleased with the boat.  The boat's owner, however,
> > needs some more work.
> >
> > Fair winds!
> > --Doug
> > "Red Rover"
> >
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