[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on Nantahala Lake

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Richard: nice picture, glad to see you are out sailing. 

Christopher P. Cowie    

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes 22 on Nantahala Lake

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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