[Rhodes22-list] Straw Poll Ocean or Lake

[Mary Lou Troy]

Art,
Chesapeake is definitely coastal but we have some of the lowest 
insurance rates of any coastal area due to the somewhat benign 
conditions (mud, no rocks, well marked for navigation, good weather 
prediction, the hurricanes are tropical storms by the time they get 
to the northern Bay, etc., etc.) Our insurer is Boat US and if I 
recall correctly they ask where we sail not if it's lake or coastal - 
they make the determination. I do know that a lot of the distance 
cruisers stick around up here and don't venture south until Nov. 1 to 
keep their insurance companies happy.

Mary Lou

At 10:21 AM 3/20/2010, you wrote:
>Ron,
>
>I suspect the better choice comparison in this debate is lake and 
>coastal, both of which are game for our R22.  I have also found that 
>insurance underwriters are very sensitive to the issue - they prefer 
>the 'lake' definition, although they will include 'coastal and 
>inland' if you press the issue and are a legit fiscal conservative 
>like Stan.  I'm not sure about Lee, the army guy that owes me a 
>lunch, bigtime...
>
>I'm not sure the Chesapeake would really fit in the insurance 
>definition as a 'lake', so at risk of stirring a hornet's nest, 
>which I never ever do, our colleagues on Chesapeake Lake might so 
>validate their insurance coverage definition, just to cover their 
>six.  LIS sailors might do likewise - Pugit Sound to boot.  Just an 
>ounce of prevention.
>
>Re the 'ocean' option, I have never had to venture beyond coastal, 
>probably never will care to.  We have such beautiful options in 
>Florida for trailing/sailing, I even question the necessity for 
>Bahamas, although Bill Wittman had his spectacular Bahama 
>Adventure.  San Juan sailing would be perfecto, although a long way 
>to trail from EC.  Chris the Greek has sailed the Pacific Coast, so 
>I wonder if he would venture on a N-S cruise to a San 
>Diego/LA/Catalina destination.  I have speculated on an Everglades 
>to Brownsville extended via the coastal waters, although any 
>extensive cruising would have to be alot more fun with 2+ boats, 
>also much safer and more confident.
>
>I wonder if many of stretch our options with the R22 to anywhere 
>near our capabilities.  I have greatest admiration for the Kellers 
>of RichmondHillTown fame with their determined anchoring cruises out 
>of Punta Gorda.  I am convinced that they have a ball!
>
>Frankly, my most prime objective with the BR has been to prove-in 
>the potential of stratching beyond day-sailing in this magnificent 
>boat.  Many have no interest in this, but all of us, including those 
>we pass our boats to someday, will have the honest capability.
>
>Art
>s/v Mary Jane
>Lake Hartwell
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
> >From: Ronald Lipton <ronald.lipton at gmail.com>
> >Sent: Mar 19, 2010 2:52 PM
> >To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Straw Poll Ocean or Lake
> >
> >I sail on Lake Michigan, not the usual placid lake.  The weather can
> >change quickly and
> >there can be serious waves.  The adjustments on the Rhodes allow a much
> >safer ride when out in challenging conditions.
> >
> >Ron
> >
> >E.Andler wrote:
> >> Hi all:
> >> I'm curios, how many people sail their R 22's on lakes, and how many in
> >> the ocean (not Blue Water) bays and coastal areas?
> >> Stan what was your original thoughts when you had the boat designed way
> >> back when?
> >> Did you envision the R22 to be used mainly in lakes or oceans?
> >> Thanks for the info
> >> Ed
> >>
> >>
> >>
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