[Rhodes22-list] Researching the archives of this site

Jay Friedland jsail1 at verizon.net
Fri Jun 3 20:20:53 EDT 2005


Phyllis,
My boat went in last Friday-2 months later than planned. Still a little 
shakedown items to take care of but very sailable (12-15 kts. last 
Sunday when we went out for 3 hours). Weekdays are possible as I'm away 
from the island on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, but could shift it a 
day with enough notice and hope of good weather (i.e. challenging 
winds, etc.).

FYI- although I am envious of  your Rhodie neighbor, few people even 
outside NJ have sailed more than either of us, especially last year 
without my current job commitment. I consider myself extreeeeeeemely 
fortunate to be mostly available when my job needed me-rarely, but 
otherwise stationed within a few miles of my boat when not aboard. When 
most people had their afternoon martini ritual, I had my 3-4 hour sail, 
sometimes twice a day or more, even through the night. With over 9 
months in the water (last year, December 12 was in the 60's and great 
sailing weather), I logged 800+ nm. on my knotmeter, just locally in 
the bay and ocean. Being on land was an adjustment.

I remember some of your concerns on the IMF vs. standard rig, and the 
IMF is a tradeoff for its convenience and quick reefing ability. 
Polling Rhodies, the numbers bear out why its a key benefit and not a 
great difference. Stan is always addressing owners needs and the new 
main answers that. From my first experience with the original vertical 
batten in NC, the new IMF main closes the gap in both pointing ability 
and speed, but I'd get a year so with the current rig before you 
decide. Others have spent some time with it, and so far I think it's 
all favorable. But just learning the boat's handling will keep you busy 
for a few years anyway.

Let me know your schedule before the roads get too crowded and the 
water is the only way to travel. Lower Barnegat is so shallow, power 
boats just stay mostly in the channel and away from 60% of the bay. Ask 
Bill E. how uncrowded we are in the middle of June- hove-to in the 
middle of the bay.

Bill, are we on for our traditional Father's day get-together??

Jay


On Jun 3, 2005, at 6:13 PM, P&M Beals wrote:

> Hey Jay, thanks for the offer.
> Mike and I are hoping for Sunday to go out from Keyport but it 
> wouldn't be
> til 2 likely.  The forecast is for 85 and humid...now that sounds like
> pretty tame sailing weather.
>
> We went and sat on her on Memorial Day after my daughter finished  her
> parade route. Beautiful breezes from 5-15 I would say, but there was a
> threat of that thunderstorm, well, so we sat and did some cleaning.
> We did very much enjoy the drink at the club afterwards.
>
> So, let's stay in touch and see. Is  your boat in at LBI now? Are 
> weekdays
> ever a possibility for you?
>
> Also, funny thing is that I haven't met the owner but there is another
> Rhodes 22 moored right beside ours. The guy sails, I hear, about 122 
> days a
> year which isn't too shabby for NJ ( OK some exaggeration 
> possibly)...the
> boat yard owner who is renting us our mooring, told me the other Rhodie
> headed out to the Rhodes 22, and almost boarded our boat-he was so 
> surprised
> to see another Rhodes 22 moored there. He has a traditional mainsail 
> with a
> furling genoa jib.  Eventually it should be interesting to see how our 
> IMF
> sails along side of his traditional mainsail...  I am still waiting to 
> see
> if I will be satisfied with how close you can point with the IMF main.
>
> But just sailing the boat will be fine!!
> We did it last year dealing with strong currents and a dock...a mooring
> should be easier. Right, Bill?
>
> Phyllis
> Whisper
> Keyport
>
>> From: Jay Friedland <jsail1 at verizon.net>
>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 18:04:03 -0400
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Researching the archives of this site
>>
>> Phyllis-
>> Still on call-your place or mine.
>> Jay
>>
>> On Jun 3, 2005, at 5:56 PM, P&M Beals wrote:
>>
>>> Ok, I've been lurking all winter since the politics of '04 died 
>>> down...
>>>
>>> Blieve me some of the stories are better than others, but I have
>>> enjoyed
>>> enough, and learned enough along the way to stay on board-
>>>
>>> and I have a question....how do you explore the archives of this 
>>> site?
>>>
>>> Whisper is now moored in Keyport, NJ. We left S.I. for much prettier
>>> horizons with view of the Verazzano Narrows Bridge, Manhattan.
>>> Right on Raritan Bay, we should enjoy some good sailing if we get 
>>> over
>>> the
>>> intial fear of getting away from and back to our mooring without
>>> encountering a lot of other pretty cool sailboats.
>>>
>>> Lucky for us with our shallow draft we will be able to set sail and
>>> head for
>>> open water quite quickly.
>>>
>>> But, I don't know the trick to researching the archives...
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Phyllis
>>> Whisper
>>> Keyport
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>
>>>> Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:21:08 -0400
>>>> To: "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Black Tower Jay
>>>>
>>>> Jay,
>>>> We already have a 'Jay' on the list so we will need an additional
>>>> identifier.  Your dungeons and dragons moniker will simply not do 
>>>> for
>>>> a
>>>> sailing forum.  Maybe you need to think pirates.
>>>> As Lloyd and Michael have pointed out, more information would be in
>>>> order.  This forum covers the entire USA and Canada at this time.
>>>> So where is this church?  Was this boat there as a result of a
>>>> religious experience or guilt trip?
>>>> Have you completely explored the www.Rhodes22.org web site.  Have
>>>> you visited the competition at http://www.geocities.com/blew_skies/.
>>>> Have
>>>> you explored the archives of this site?
>>>>
>>>> Ed K
>>>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>>>
>>>>
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