[Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure

The Rhodes 22 Email List rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Wed Aug 12 22:29:25 EDT 2015 

Chris G,

Does this mean I need to bring my scuba gear?

Can Stan outfit a R22 with a dive tank compressor?

Cheers,
Ted

S/V AIRPOWER 
1991/2013 R22
Jacksonville, FL



> On Aug 12, 2015, at 9:43 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey Bahama Bill,
>                     That would be great if you could come.  I know the
> Sapona, even recovered part of a 3.25" air to ground rocket.  The wreck I
> am interested in is on another island.  There are no surface indications of
> the wreck.  But in a particular formation on a small islet I found bronze
> fittings, very old blackened wood, and some 14th century Ming pottery
> fragments.  Had to quit after a few hours but I have no doubt there is more
> stuff to find and perhaps be able to date the artifacts and wreck.  My
> thought was it was part of the Manila fleet that transshipped from Acapulco
> to the east coast of Mexico.  However, I read an intriguing book "1434" by
> Gavin Mense a few years ago and the wreck might prove even more interesting
> than just an old Spanish treasure wreck.  See if you can find the book and
> read it, especially the part dealing with the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
> So lets see what happens with the trip it would be a first in the Rhodes
> history of adventures.
> 
> Chris G
> 
> On Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 9:53 AM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
>> 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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