[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on Nantahala Lake

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Nice to see a post where nothing is in need of fixing, just a Rhodes 22 doing what it was intended to do.  Take us to far away places close to home.  Thanks for sharing your adventure Richard.  Joe Riley s/v Second Wind.  Lake Hartwell
 
 
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At an altitude of 3000ft Nantahala Lake is supposed to be the 2nd highest
lake
East of the Rockies. Surrounded by Appalachian peaks of over 5600ft it
is a
hidden jewel with very few houses and stunning scenery.

I was planning to
sail Fontana Lake at the foot of the Great Smokie National
Park but instead
dragged my Rhodes up the steep Natahala Gorge and splashed
her in one of the
two public launch ramps. As I had several visitors coming
on board I booked a
slip at the only marina at Lake's End. The Marina has
recently been upgraded
and now has a good restaurant and cosy cottages for
those who don't sleep on
their boats. 

Having a sailboat on the lake caused quite a stir and an
old-timer commented
that "they don't see the likes of that too often". Sadly
not too much wind,
so I couldn't put on a sailing display for the locals but
the fishing was
good with a catch of trout and bass and I drank a toast of
Mount Gay rum to
our good friend Rummy.

Cheers
Richard
S/V
Waif
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Richard Beytagh
R22 1984
s/v Waif
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