[Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

[Nell]

Welcome.

The only suggestion I have to offer is to warn you away from EVER!!!
attempting to travel through Indian River Inlet on your Rhodes. 
I grew up in Rehoboth Beach and boated with my dad in the Rehoboth Bay,
Delaware Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
My father foolishly decided to cross from Rehoboth Bay to the ocean through
Indian River Inlet when the tide was going out and the strong on shore wind
was blowing. A small craft advisory was posted and the wave frequency was
pushing 10 sec. The effect was the development of a rip tide current.
Despite using the force of the 90 horsepower Evinrude outboard motor, the
boat was fully submerged when it hit the wall of water produced from the
wind / tide. I saw full 5 gallon gas tanks tied down with bungee cords
floating inside our boat and level with the water surrounding us! We
survived to tell the story but to this day I am not sure just how.
Enjoy sailing and take heed from our near fatal lesson. 

Yes, my dad was a fool for even being on the water under those conditions. I
was all of 12 or 13 so I can beg innocence for being there. Regardless of
all of that, Indian River Inlet has claimed many a life. Make friends with
some of the Coast Guard folks that travel those waters. They will ditto my
warning to you.

nellwolfe 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Laurie Meacham
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:39 PM
To: Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Owners of a Rhodes 22

Hello to all!  

We are the proud new owners of a 1986 Rhodes 22.  We are located in Rehoboth
Beach, Delaware.  Stressing we are also beginners to the sailing world.  Any
helpful suggestions, hints and/or useful information is greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to hearing from you and maybe one day soon meeting more
Rhodes 22 owners near our area.


Laurie Meacham
lmeacham at earthlink.net
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
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