[Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure

Fri Aug 14 13:25:53 EDT 2015

Bring it on!  ARRGH

On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 5:21 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Oooh  ooh!  That just might be the incentive for me to get serious about
> joining you.  Add to the adventure of sailing back over to the Bahamas with
> the prospect of treasure hunting....how can I resist.
>
> B. 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: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:44 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Chris' Bahamian Adventure
>
> 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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