[Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

[Nell]

The nice part about a Rhodes is that you can put her in and taker her out of
the water everyday. Skip the slip fees and the wait.

nellwolfe

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Meacham
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 1:14 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

We have been to the Rehoboth Beach Sailing Assoc. a couple of times.  We
are considering joining, however there is a waiting list for boat slips. 
We are looking to a marina close by.  So far there are maybe 6 - 8
sailboats already in the water.  With our experience the Rehoboth Bay is
enough water for us at this time.

Thanks for the tips.

Laurie


> [Original Message]
> From: Nell <nellwolfe at cox.net>
> To: <lmeacham at earthlink.net>; The Rhodes 22 mail list
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Date: 5/10/2005 5:13:36 PM
> Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22
>
> 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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