[Rhodes22-list] Chesapeake gathering Memorial day ??

[mtroy at atlanticbb.net]

Hi Rory & Jim,
Are you talking about the northern end of Tilghman Island? 
We've never been there though we've been by a number of 
times on our way to St. Michael's. We would certainly be 
interested in checking it out. Would that be too far for 
the Middle River folks? If anyone was thinking of 
trailering in there is probably a good ramp on the south 
side of Kent Island. Lee would know.

If folks are still interested in Swan Creek we would be 
happy to help host assuming we get all our work done and 
Fretless is in the water. Right now she is minus some 
ports, forestay and backstay. We expect to have her back 
together by the end of April. One nice thing about the 
Memorial Day holiday is that it is not nearly as crowded 
as the other holidays because a lot of folks don't have 
their boats ready yet. Rock Hall is busy but not as busy 
as it is in the middle of the summer. Last year we were up 
the Chester for Memorial Day weekend (Corsica and 
Lankford) and it wasn't too crowded. The year before we 
were at Lankford and Queenstown - same thing.

Mary Lou
1991 R22  Fretless
Rock Hall, MD



At 05:08 PM 3/1/2008, you wrote:
Rory,
Being a Chesapeake western shore resident/sailor, I admit 
to not being all that familiar as a Memorial Day Weekend 
visitor with your choice of proposed locations for a 
gathering. However, my limited experience on these 
national holidays is that the most popular destinations 
like Rock Hall & Dunn’s Cove get extremely crowded on 
these vacation weekends.  Therefore, I recommend the 
Tilghman Neck area as a good area ­ maybe even on the 
eastern side of Rich Neck where there’s a very good 
protected anchorage?  I’ve been there often & it’s quite 
nice … but not easily accessible by deep draft vessels ­ 
thus not likely to be all that crowded on Memorial Day. 
 Just an alternative suggestion.
Jim Morrison

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From: R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net>

> 
> There was sort of an agreement reached at the Planjam on Memorial Day weekend 
> for an on water get together. THe location was never resolved.. I thought I 
> would toss it out again. Only 3 months to decide :-) 
> 
> Places I heard discussed were Tilghman point area (just above Claiborne on 
> eastern shore) There is a county ramp there. I could also bring the power 
> boat up there as a shuttle if it would help. 
> or 
> Somewhere near Rock Hall.. Availability of services would probably be better 
> in that area if that is a consideration..There are lots of good anchorages I 
> am told 
> 
> Dunns cove near me is popular and I also could shuttle there. 
> 
> There is also a county ramp on Tilghman.. Requires a launch permit and is a 
> bit of a right angle back up. 
> also there is a steep drop off if you go too far as Elton discovered. 
> But I would travel anywhere within sailing distance.. I would be happy with 
> any location 
> So If there are any strong feelings count me as no strong vote either way 
> 
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> Rory Orkin 
> Tilghman, Md 
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