[Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
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Wed Aug 12 14:10:22 EDT 2015
The rhodes has a very large cockpit...above waterline. Has anyone added large stern scuppers to help rid the cockpit of water in rough conditions?
> On Aug 12, 2015, at 10:48 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>
> Helen,
>
> If you have not already, check out the archives for Bill's last Bahamas Adventure in his R22.
>
> He went with his son and a friend and had a blast. He chronicled his journey in detail and is a great storyteller.
>
> Now, I just need to find someone crazy enough to crew with me. My admiral is not comfortable in open water :(
>
> Cheers,
> Ted
>
> S/V AIRPOWER
> 1991/2013 Jacksonville, FL
>
>
>
>> On Aug 12, 2015, at 10:07 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>> We have made the trip to the Bahama's many times...but never in a
>> Rhodes22...:) I think that is the perfect Bahama's boat. We went over every other
>> year for almost 10 years while living aboard our cruising boat..My husband
>> and I have both commented while refurbishing out Rhodes22...how nice it
>> would be to take her over..health and age will prevent us...but we sure
>> admire you all getting together to make that trip..We normally checked in at
>> Bimini and did the normal route ..... Chub...Nassau... down to Georgetown
>> stopping at all the out islands along the Exumas..across to Long and then up
>> to Cat and through the upper Bahamas and home to Port Canaveral...We
>> enjoyed every trip...Hopefully you will send reports as you go...:):)
>> ENJOY!!!!!!!!! Helen
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 8/12/2015 9:53:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org writes:
>>
>> Chris,
>> Are you talking about the Sapona? It is located near Alicetown, Bimini.
>> It is an old concrete ship (constructed out of concrete, that is) that was
>> used as target practice during WWII and was the target for the practice run
>> of the "Lost Patrol" of Bermuda Triangle fame. It was also used as a
>> staging area for running alcohol during prohibition. And a great place to
>> snorkel and scuba dive. Or...are you talking about an even older wreck...maybe
>> some treasure hunting?
>>
>> I would like to make another run over there and may join if schedule
>> permits. Between you, Ted, me, and anyone else, we would have a nice little
>> flotilla ... and maybe create some marketing buzz to re-kickstart Stan's
>> boatbuilding business.
>>
>> Bill W.
>> s/v Fina Lee
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:48 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
>>
>> Hey Ted,
>> I'm open and flexible as far as a launch point. Key Largo sounds good.
>> Bimini is the easiest to check into and I want to check out a wreck that is
>> in the area. Very, very old. and not mentioned by anyone I've talked to.
>> We would stay in the Bahamas for 4-6 weeks I should think. I would be
>> thrilled to have another Rhodes or two to tag along.
>> Timewise I think it would be in April. I would like to get back to Fl by
>> no later than mid May so I can ship the boat to Italy by early June. Lets
>> keep in touch, maybe recruit a few fellow Rhodies? I'll send some links on
>> what the Enosis is up to in a couple of weeks or so. Things never quite
>> go as you plan.
>> Chris G.
>>
>> On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 10:06 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Chris,
>>>
>>> Hope all is well. I am very interested in hearing more about the
>>> Bahamian plans.
>>>
>>> After reading about Bill W's infamous Bahamian Adventure and your
>>> upcoming plans, I may be interested (and crazy enough) in the
>>> possibilities of tagging along with S/V Airpower. I've made the Gulf
>>> Stream crossing many times as a kid growing up in south Florida, but
>>> that was in powerful multi engine fishing boats.
>>>
>>> Where do you plan to launch? I assume somewhere around Key Largo. You
>>> may want to consider this trailer sailor friendly marina.
>>> http://southdademarina.com/.
>>>
>>> Will you clear immigration in Bimini? Where will you head from there?
>>>
>>> When do you think you might head south? You mentioned in the spring,
>>> but do you have a target month? March? April?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Ted (have EPIRB, will travel)
>>>
>>> S/v Airpower
>>> Jacksonville, FL
>>>
>>>>> On Apr 1, 2015, at 11:34 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I shall keep all of you guys in mind and let you know about the
>>> "disposable
>>>> equipment". An you guys know me, I can't help but journal about
>>>> Enosis
>>> and
>>>> Rhodes in general. Also anyone and any time is more than welcome to
>>>> come along in their boat for any segment of the grand adventure, it
>>>> would be
>>> fun.
>>>>
>>>> Chris & Alice
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 7:25 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Chris, Bon voyage in the Med! Please keep a narrative and photo
>>> journal
>>>>> of your wanderings- all of us on the list will be a rapt audience.
>>>>> Please also keep me in mind for the trailer and the truck
>>>>> as well.
>>>>> Richard Arking, R22 in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, ny
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 1:37 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh,
>>>>>> If anyone is interested, I will be placing "Enosis" on a
>>>>>> roll-on-Roll-off freighter bound for Italy next spring. I will
>>> transfer
>>>>> it
>>>>>> to a cheap throw away trailer. I currently am using a really nice
>>>>>> 2003 Triad trailer designed for the Rhodes. It has electric
>>>>>> breaks and
>>> brand
>>>>>> new 9 ply trailer tires. I'll probably put less than 12,000 miles
>>>>>> on
>>> the
>>>>>> tires when I am ready to sell. So, if you are thinking about a
>>>>>> trailer
>>>>> in
>>>>>> great shape and well cared for, for next season, let me know. I
>>>>>> was thinking about selling the tow vehicle which is a 2003 F-250
>>>>>> diesel
>>> with
>>>>>> only 101K. The truck was garage kept its whole life. Well up
>>>>>> until
>>> now,
>>>>>> and I will store it under a cover most of the time. So as I get
>>>>>> near sending Enosis on its Mediterranian tour, I'll let you guys
>>>>>> know about
>>>>> the
>>>>>> truck.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Oh, and I forgot to mention that I may join you for part of your
>>>>> Bahamas
>>>>>>> trip. With so many Rhodes in the East Coast area maybe we can
>>>>>>> get a
>>>>>> small
>>>>>>> group together. Please keep us posted on your plans.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill Wickman
>>>>>>> s/v Fina Lee
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>>>>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>>>>>>> Email
>>>>>> List
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:23 AM
>>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation Sound
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I for one am REALLY looking forward to reading about the
>>>>>>> adventures of Enosis. Chris weaves a really good yarn of his
>>>>>>> trips with the perfect
>>>>>> mix
>>>>>>> of pictures and descriptions that paints a vivid picture of what
>>>>>>> it is
>>>>>> like
>>>>>>> to "be there".
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill Wickman
>>>>>>> s/v Fina Lee
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
>>>>>>> rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of The Rhodes 22
>>>>>>> Email
>>>>>> List
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 1:56 AM
>>>>>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes22 & Sailing Desolation Sound
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Glad you enjoyed the tale Patrick. My wife and I plan on an
>>>>>>> encore of
>>>>>> all
>>>>>>> the best sailing adventures we've had in the last 20 years, and
>>>>>>> then
>>>>>> some.
>>>>>>> So 2 months in Desolation sound is on the calendar this summer.
>>>>>>> Then
>>> a
>>>>>>> repeat of the Mexican adventure but for 5 months this comming
>> winter.
>>>>>> Then
>>>>>>> a repeat of the Bahama adventures in the following spring but
>>>>>>> only for
>>>>> a
>>>>>>> month or so. Then stick the boat on a freighter and over to
>>>>>>> Italy
>>> next
>>>>>>> summer. I'll try to post the adventures and anyone interesting
>>>>>>> in
>>>>>> meeting
>>>>>>> us along the way on their boat, we would welcome some Rhodie
>> company.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Chris & Alice
>>>>>>> Enosis
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 7:36 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
>>>>>>> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I was wandering by www.rhodes22.com recently and came across the
>>>>>>>> odyssey of Enosis on the front page. Downloadable .pdf files of
>>>>>>>> Chris' adventures.
>>>>>>>> Some of you may enjoy the read as I did.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> For some reason with the first file I had to right-click on it
>>>>>>>> and open in a new window (windows exploder and chrome) but the
>>>>>>>> rest
>>>>> opened
>>>>>>>> with just a click.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -Patrick
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