[Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

[Nell]

Again welcome.

The Rhodes is not a blue water boat but some have ventured out into the
Atlantic.
When we did our boating including the now infamous Indian River Inlet
escapade we traveled up and out through the Delaware Bay thus avoiding the
Inlet. While the Rehoboth Bay is calm, shallow, and enclosed so that a
boater in trouble may not have long to wait for help, the Delaware Bay has
ocean-sized swells and boats, not to mention the monolithic ice breakers. If
you want a taste of ocean challenges with the safety net of a quick return
to haven, check out the Delaware Bay. In the meantime, you might want to
consider joining the Rehoboth Beach Sailing Association. With Lightnings,
Catalinas, Hobie Cats, Sunfish, etc, you will have plenty of sailing
company.

Happy sailing and may you have many wakes to remember when your sailing days
are done.

Nellwolfe

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Meacham
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 5:36 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

Thanks for the warning.  As the beginners/novice sailors that we are, I
don't think we will be venturing out to the ocean any time soon.  The
Rehoboth Bay is large enough for us to start with(6 mi long/4 mi wide). 
Did you enjoy sailing on the Rehoboth Bay?  We are sure we will have loads
of fun.  Again thanks for the advice.  We will take all the tips anyone
wants to share with us.


> [Original Message]
> From: Nell <nellwolfe at cox.net>
> To: <lmeacham at earthlink.net>; The Rhodes 22 mail list
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 5/9/2005 11:11:48 PM
> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22
>
> Welcome.
>
> The only suggestion I have to offer is to warn you away from EVER!!!
> attempting to travel through Indian River Inlet on your Rhodes. 
> I grew up in Rehoboth Beach and boated with my dad in the Rehoboth Bay,
> Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
> My father foolishly decided to cross from Rehoboth Bay to the ocean
through
> Indian River Inlet when the tide was going out and the strong on shore
wind
> was blowing. A small craft advisory was posted and the wave frequency was
> pushing 10 sec. The effect was the development of a rip tide current.
> Despite using the force of the 90 horsepower Evinrude outboard motor, the
> boat was fully submerged when it hit the wall of water produced from the
> wind / tide. I saw full 5 gallon gas tanks tied down with bungee cords
> floating inside our boat and level with the water surrounding us! We
> survived to tell the story but to this day I am not sure just how.
> Enjoy sailing and take heed from our near fatal lesson. 
>
> Yes, my dad was a fool for even being on the water under those
conditions. I
> was all of 12 or 13 so I can beg innocence for being there. Regardless of
> all of that, Indian River Inlet has claimed many a life. Make friends with
> some of the Coast Guard folks that travel those waters. They will ditto my
> warning to you.
>
> nellwolfe 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Meacham
> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:39 PM
> To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22
>
> Hello to all!  
>
> We are the proud new owners of a 1986 Rhodes 22.  We are located in
Rehoboth
> Beach, Delaware.  Stressing we are also beginners to the sailing world. 
Any
> helpful suggestions, hints and/or useful information is greatly
appreciated.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from you and maybe one day soon meeting more
> Rhodes 22 owners near our area.
>
>
> Laurie Meacham
> lmeacham at earthlink.net
> Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
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