[Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Wed Aug 12 14:17:40 EDT 2015 

It would be complicated since they have to go through the laz.

Hank

On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 2:10 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> 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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