Vento Solare launched at Borden Light Marina on 15 April The wet and wild March potentially pushed the launch date out, but over the past week the weather cooperated. It was warm enough to do the cosmetic gelcoat touchup that was on the list. Thanks go to Gardner Howe for stepping up with hull waxing and wet sanding. …
Vento Solare Splashed 2024
Vento Solare launched at Borden Light Marina on 15 April The wet and wild March potentially pushed the launch date out, but over the past week the weather cooperated. It was warm enough to do the cosmetic gelcoat touchup that was on the list. …
Vento Solare Splashed 2023
Vento Solare is finally launched! Normally this is just a check in the box but this year a major milestone. The week prior to Easter I felt miserable and had no energy. After a couple of calls to the doctor on separate days, …
Spinnaker Test Results
Vento Solare has a new North Sails 2022 Class A2 spinnaker that we used the first day at the Cedar Point OD regatta where we were not happy with how it projected. It was a light air day (winds less than 8 kts). …
Physics and Sail Shape
A great tutorial on sail shape and trimming from Adam Walsh.
Quick note on the physics of sail shape. The power (pull) and direction of that power generated by the sail is correlated to the max depth of the sails cord length. …
Vento Solare Launched 12 April 2022!
Vento Solare was launched at Borden Light Marina on the afternoon of 12 April. The boat will remain at Borden Light for the next week as some last minute work is done before bringing the boat to its slip at the Navy Marina. …
Approaching End of Season
The 2021 season was a little strange with a late start due to the damage from the March wind storm, followed later in the season with my bone headed move hitting a rock during the EGYC Annual regatta. …
Vento Solare New Mast Finally Installed
Vento Solare has a new mast and looks like a proper sailboat again. Pat Tormey and I delivered to Hinckley on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 May in preparation for scheduled mast stepping first thing Thursday morning. …
Vento Solare Launched – March 2021!
A first in the record books for Vento Solare. We splashed on 30 March 2021 – the first time ever we’ve made a March launch date. Unfortunately the early launch date doesn’t provide immediate sailing gratification. …
March Comes in like a Lion with some damage
Borden Light Marina called me at 10:30 on March 2nd to let me know that Vento Solare had rolled off the stands during the ongoing wind storm we’re having. I went to the marina and took some pictures. …
Vento Solare Featured on 2021 Ida Lewis Distance Race Poster
J/109 Vento Solare is featured in the poster for the 2021 Ida Lewis Distance Race along with our friends on J/109 Leading Edge and J/122 Moxiee. The 2021 race is on our sailing calendar and we are registered. …
Upcoming Events
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YCTomorrow! Fri. Jul 26th, 2024 @ 10:30AM - Jul 27th 12:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 26th @ 10:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Newport YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $123.60 Entrants, Notice of Race, Payment Link, Race Log, Race Tracker, Safety Check List, Sailing Instructions
New England Solo Twin Regatta Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 5 days Tue. Jul 30th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 30th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5336 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 9 days Sat. Aug 3rd, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island Start @ 1030 by G“3” Southeast of Rose Island See the Race Page for details Dockwa reservation 3VVS93YG7 at New Harbor Boat Basin. $245 deposit, balance on checkout Post # 5306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Block Island Boat BasinTAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 11 days Mon. Aug 5th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Block Island Boat Basin - Mon. Aug 5th @ 9:00AM EDT221 Jobs Hill Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island Start @ 1030 by R “2” Northwest of the New Harbor entrance See the Race Page for details Post # 5307 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 12 days Tue. Aug 6th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 6th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5337 |
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Recent Results
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J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Jul 20th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 20th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 5, 5 of 6, Series Results: 6 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
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Post # 5498 | 7/20/2024 | 5, 5, 5 of 6 / 6 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportFri. Jul 19th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 19th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 5, 5, 6 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
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Post # 5495 | 7/19/2024 | 5, 5, 5, 6 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportWed. Jul 17th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 4 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 5493 | 7/17/2024 | 5, 4 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series #5 (used as NA Championship Practice) JYC Summer Series #5 (used as NA Championship Practice) @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportTue. Jul 16th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 16th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link Race Results: 2 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Megan, Sarah) please meet Roland 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Wayne is coming by dinghy.Crew for 16 July is J/109 NA Championship crew practice. We will race using the one design sails used for race week. JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5334 | 7/16/2024 | 2 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cuttyhunk Race Cuttyhunk Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Jul 13th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 13th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet Race Results: 2 of 2
Sam & Lydia please meet Bill 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Twenty Hundred Club Race to Cuttyhunk First warning @ 1030 by JYC Special Race Mark C Spin 1 Warning Signal 1045, start 1050 Race out on Saturday and party, then return on Sunday. See the Race Page for details Sat Lunch:
After Arrival:
Sat Dinner:
Sun Breakfast:
Sun Lunch - Same as Saturday! | 7/13/2024 | 2 of 2 |
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Apr 15 2023
Vento Solare Splashed 2023
Vento Solare is finally launched! Normally this is just a check in the box but this year a major milestone. The week prior to Easter I felt miserable and had no energy. After a couple of calls to the doctor on separate days, I went to the Emergency room at Newport Hospital on Friday and ended up spending 5 days over Easter in the ICU being treated for pneumonia. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-splashed-2023/
Jul 08 2022
Spinnaker Test Results
Vento Solare has a new North Sails 2022 Class A2 spinnaker that we used the first day at the Cedar Point OD regatta where we were not happy with how it projected. It was a light air day (winds less than 8 kts). The 2nd day we used the North Sails 2016 Class A2 spinnaker and liked how it projected better but winds were 10 to 12 kts. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/spinnaker-test-results/
Upcoming Events
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YCTomorrow! Fri. Jul 26th, 2024 @ 10:30AM - Jul 27th 12:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 26th @ 10:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Newport YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $123.60 Entrants, Notice of Race, Payment Link, Race Log, Race Tracker, Safety Check List, Sailing Instructions
New England Solo Twin Regatta Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 5 days Tue. Jul 30th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 30th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5336 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 9 days Sat. Aug 3rd, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island Start @ 1030 by G“3” Southeast of Rose Island See the Race Page for details Dockwa reservation 3VVS93YG7 at New Harbor Boat Basin. $245 deposit, balance on checkout Post # 5306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Block Island Boat BasinTAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 11 days Mon. Aug 5th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Block Island Boat Basin - Mon. Aug 5th @ 9:00AM EDT221 Jobs Hill Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet
Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island Start @ 1030 by R “2” Northwest of the New Harbor entrance See the Race Page for details Post # 5307 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 12 days Tue. Aug 6th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 6th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5337 |
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Recent Results
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J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Jul 20th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 20th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 5, 5 of 6, Series Results: 6 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 5498 | 7/20/2024 | 5, 5, 5 of 6 / 6 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportFri. Jul 19th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 19th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 5, 5, 6 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 5495 | 7/19/2024 | 5, 5, 5, 6 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week J/109 NA Championship at NYYC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay NewportWed. Jul 17th, 2024 @ 8:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1000 Paid 6/20/2024 Event Contacts, Event Documents, NOR Addendum A - USSER, NOR Addendum C - J/109 Class Requirements, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Payment Link, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 5, 4 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Sarah, Megan, Wayne) please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.J/109 North American Championship Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 5493 | 7/17/2024 | 5, 4 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series #5 (used as NA Championship Practice) JYC Summer Series #5 (used as NA Championship Practice) @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportTue. Jul 16th, 2024 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 16th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link Race Results: 2 of 6
Those needing a ride on base (Chris, Mary, Megan, Sarah) please meet Roland 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Wayne is coming by dinghy.Crew for 16 July is J/109 NA Championship crew practice. We will race using the one design sails used for race week. JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Post # 5334 | 7/16/2024 | 2 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cuttyhunk Race Cuttyhunk Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Jul 13th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 13th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet Race Results: 2 of 2
Sam & Lydia please meet Bill 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Twenty Hundred Club Race to Cuttyhunk First warning @ 1030 by JYC Special Race Mark C Spin 1 Warning Signal 1045, start 1050 Race out on Saturday and party, then return on Sunday. See the Race Page for details Sat Lunch:
After Arrival:
Sat Dinner:
Sun Breakfast:
Sun Lunch - Same as Saturday! | 7/13/2024 | 2 of 2 |
Recent Comments
- Bill on Cedar Point OD Regatta at 6/3/2024 09:46AM
- Bill on Owen Mitchell Spring BI Race at 5/26/2024 09:04PMComment by Bill:
The crew after awards. 2nd in Class, 1st in team race, 2nd in Appetizer presentation.
Rory, Maddie, Bill, Cindy & Kathy
- Andrew on Crew Practice at 4/29/2024 09:41AMComment by Andrew:
Bill, great document presentation. Even for me it's a good refresher.
I was on the water this past Saturday and Sunday. Defiantly bring layers.
It started out warm on land, was nice on the water, was pretty cold after the first hour and that was at 3pm.
Looking forward to meeting some of the new people.
- Bill on Pleasure Sail & Deliver BLM to Navy Marina at 4/22/2024 06:50PMComment by Bill:
A great day to be out sailing for the 2024 maiden voyage. We helped Blue Skies pushed off the dock at 1100, then were soon underway. We put up the main and unfurled the jib on a reach as soon as we were clear of Borden Light Marina. SOG was 9+ knots for a portion of the trip. We arrived at the Navy Marina at 1320 - pretty good time!
Recent Comments
Happy Birthday Sarah at Cedar Point!
The crew after awards. 2nd in Class, 1st in team race, 2nd in Appetizer presentation.
Rory, Maddie, Bill, Cindy & Kathy
Bill, great document presentation. Even for me it's a good refresher.
I was on the water this past Saturday and Sunday. Defiantly bring layers.
It started out warm on land, was nice on the water, was pretty cold after the first hour and that was at 3pm.
Looking forward to meeting some of the new people.
A great day to be out sailing for the 2024 maiden voyage. We helped Blue Skies pushed off the dock at 1100, then were soon underway. We put up the main and unfurled the jib on a reach as soon as we were clear of Borden Light Marina. SOG was 9+ knots for a portion of the trip. We arrived at the Navy Marina at 1320 - pretty good time!
The delivery crew: Scott, Burch, Jack, Steve & Bill![](https://vs.j109.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/delivery_crew-1024x771.jpg)