[Rhodes22-list] Spring Fever

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Alex,

Lake Erie sailing in July and August is great!  August maybe a little
better because more dependable wind.

And green algae soup is delicious.  Just dip your pot into the lake and
boil.  (Just kidding)

Along the Cleveland lakefront there is a long breakwall allowing you to
explore the shoreline and Cuyahoga River regardless of the waves.  There
are some nice parks on both ends of the wall with excellent launch ramps.
Not busy at all during the work week.  Most years, no trace of green algae.

Join the Great Lakes Cruising Club and you can stay one night free at many
full service I-LYA yacht clubs on Lakes Erie and St. Clair and their
tributaries.

Rick

On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 3:21 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Inspired by Enosis, I’m dreaming of a mini cruise.   We are
> looking for options on Ohio Lake Erie, Lake Huron south of Thunder Bay or
> Kentucky
> Lake.   I found Greatlakessailing.com and
> understand Sandusky gets especially busy.
> Green algae doesn’t excite me.
> Clearly I’m not putting out on Erie in a small craft advisory.   Nor do I
> want to try Gunkholing as plan A
> yet.    We’ll avoid July and August.   I am guessing Kentucky
> Lake would be a safer practice run for a non holiday trip in May, perhaps
> trying to go north in September.     My only overnight experience was
> renting from Stan (who unfortunately didn't make reservations).    Of
> course delaying reservations until the last minute would allow weather to
> influence my destination.
>
>
> Can anybody suggest options for three or four nights of
> trailer parking and marina destinations?   I was thinking about a couple
> marinas  or ramp and marina within sailing distance of each other that have
> dining
> and shower options, plus something to explore by land, so Tamiko can
> retain some trappings of civilization.   I want to ease her into trailer
> cruising
> gradually.   We both enjoy traveling and
> testing restaurants.   She comes from a Japanese tradition of small spaces
> on land.  I have all weather camping experience.  Dare we straddle
> a weekend (launch Friday, take out Monday to avoid crowded ramps) or are we
> much better taking time off in the workweek?
> Practical advice from those who have done it is greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Alex ColeS/V Lark
>
> Urbana, Ohio
>  PS   Who has the 'keys' to the Rhodes22.org website?   It might help the
> class look more vibrant if the 'new' photos on the home page link didn't
> date to 2004.
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