[Rhodes22-list] A sign of the times.

[Bill Effros]

Thanks, Rummy,

Actually, temps in the 70s here too, and sailboats on the water.  I have 
sailed every month of the year on LIS.  We get a couple of freak days in 
different months every year, and I used to make a point of going out on 
those days.  Also, there are things called "Frostbite Fleets" that 
compete during the winter with nearby rescue ships.

The water will kill you fast in the winter, so I don't fool around with 
it anymore.

As someone mentioned, setting up the boat in the Spring is part of the 
fun.  The wax adheres properly, the bottom paint stays where you put 
it.  There is enough time to do all the things you don't have time for 
once the boat hits the water.

We aim for Memorial Day, which gives us a 6 month sailing season.

Bill



R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:

>Bill,
>Love the battened main sail. It gives me just enough extra power that I can  
>creep past Yankee Clipper when we sail together. Stan says it's a matter of  
>sailing ability, but I believe the advantage is the sail.
>Gorgeous day in SC. Temps in the 70's and winds were off again and on again  
>in the 8 to 12 mph range. All in all, not a bad day.
> 
>Rummy
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