[Rhodes22-list] Straw Poll Ocean or Lake

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Ron,

I suspect the better choice comparison in this debate is lake and coastal, both of which are game for our R22.  I have also found that insurance underwriters are very sensitive to the issue - they prefer the 'lake' definition, although they will include 'coastal and inland' if you press the issue and are a legit fiscal conservative like Stan.  I'm not sure about Lee, the army guy that owes me a lunch, bigtime...

I'm not sure the Chesapeake would really fit in the insurance definition as a 'lake', so at risk of stirring a hornet's nest, which I never ever do, our colleagues on Chesapeake Lake might so validate their insurance coverage definition, just to cover their six.  LIS sailors might do likewise - Pugit Sound to boot.  Just an ounce of prevention.

Re the 'ocean' option, I have never had to venture beyond coastal, probably never will care to.  We have such beautiful options in Florida for trailing/sailing, I even question the necessity for Bahamas, although Bill Wittman had his spectacular Bahama Adventure.  San Juan sailing would be perfecto, although a long way to trail from EC.  Chris the Greek has sailed the Pacific Coast, so I wonder if he would venture on a N-S cruise to a San Diego/LA/Catalina destination.  I have speculated on an Everglades to Brownsville extended via the coastal waters, although any extensive cruising would have to be alot more fun with 2+ boats, also much safer and more confident.  

I wonder if many of stretch our options with the R22 to anywhere near our capabilities.  I have greatest admiration for the Kellers of RichmondHillTown fame with their determined anchoring cruises out of Punta Gorda.  I am convinced that they have a ball!  

Frankly, my most prime objective with the BR has been to prove-in the potential of stratching beyond day-sailing in this magnificent boat.  Many have no interest in this, but all of us, including those we pass our boats to someday, will have the honest capability.

Art
s/v Mary Jane
Lake Hartwell


-----Original Message-----
>From: Ronald Lipton <ronald.lipton at gmail.com>
>Sent: Mar 19, 2010 2:52 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Straw Poll Ocean or Lake
>
>I sail on Lake Michigan, not the usual placid lake.  The weather can 
>change quickly and
>there can be serious waves.  The adjustments on the Rhodes allow a much 
>safer ride when out in challenging conditions.
>
>Ron
>
>E.Andler wrote:
>> Hi all:
>> I'm curios, how many people sail their R 22's on lakes, and how many in
>> the ocean (not Blue Water) bays and coastal areas?
>> Stan what was your original thoughts when you had the boat designed way
>> back when? 
>> Did you envision the R22 to be used mainly in lakes or oceans? 
>> Thanks for the info
>> Ed 
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