Upcoming Events

  
Aug
10
Mon
2026
Deliver New Bedford YC to Navy Marina @ New Bedford YC
Today! Mon. Aug 10th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Mon. Aug 10th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
GerryO Crew✓
Sue O Crew?
Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1)

Deliver 32 NM from New Bedford YC to CHNYC - plan on 6 hours with adverse current,

Post # 5852
 
  
  
Aug
11
Tue
2026
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Tomorrow! Tue. Aug 11th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 11th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Beatrice Crew✓
Bill Helm✓
PeterG Crew✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Crew✓
LisaM Crew?Depends on Shoulder check up
Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 1)

JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

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Post # 5874
 
  
  
Aug
12
Wed
2026
Familiarization for Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 2 days Wed. Aug 12th, 2026 @ 4:00PM - 6:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Aug 12th @ 4:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Eddie Crew✓
Elena Crew✓
KevinC Crew✓
Lukas Crew✓
PeterG Crew✓
Pia Crew✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Those needing a ride on base please meet 3:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

Post # 5843
 
  
  
Aug
14
Fri
2026
Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
In 4 days Fri. Aug 14th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - Aug 15th 11:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Ida Lewis YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Eddie Coach✓
Elena Crew✓
KevinC Crew✓
Lukas Crew✓
PeterG Coach✓
Pia Crew✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

THURSDAY
1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION
1800: SKIPPERS' MEETING

FRIDAY (Preliminary Start Times to be updated)
ORC 1 Warning Signal 1100 hours
ORC 2 Warning Signal 1110 hours
PHRF Double-Handed Warning Signal 1120 hours
PHRF Aloha Warning Signal 1130 hours
PHRF Coronet Warning Signal 1140 hours, Start 1145 Hours
PHRF Bagheera Warning Signal 1150 hours

ALL CLASSES
1900 TIME LIMIT
1915 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.

Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)

  • Eddie bring lunch for Friday
  • Peter bring lunch ingredients for Saturday (Only needed if delayed return)
  • Bill brings bag salad will add chicken strips and craisons, (pre-cooked and mix in a baggie on boat) , rolls for Sat dinner
  • Peter brings hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola for Sat breakfast
  • Youth bring fruit, juice boxes & snacks
  • Bill bring beverages, coffee & cream for coffee
  • Bill will have 6 gallons in water jugs - everyone bring their own water bottle

Watchbill & Berth Assignments (On watch starting hour with x, off watch hour following x)

1st, 2nd = meal sitting 
Aft, Port, Stbd, Bow = rack assignments for sleep

  Meal 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900
Bill 1st xxx xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft xxx
Eddie 2nd Aft Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx
Peter 1st xxx xxx Stbd Stbd Stbd Stbd xxx xxx xxx xxx Stbd Stbd Stbd xxx
Elena 2nd Port Port xxx xxx xxx xxx Port Port Port Port xxx xxx xxx xxx
Lukas 2nd Stbd Stbd xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx
Pia 1st xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx Stbd Stbd xxx xxx xxx xxx Port xxx
Kevin 1st xxx xxx xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx Stbd Stbd xxx xxx xxx xxx

 

Post # 5819
 
  
  
Aug
18
Tue
2026
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
In 8 days Tue. Aug 18th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 18th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Elena Crew✓
LisaM Crew✓
PeterG Crew✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Crew✓
Sue O Crew✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

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Post # 5875
 
  

Recent Results

Event Date Results
/ Series
J/109 North American Championship
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast
Sun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue tech shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Dan Burns Foredeck✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
HannahM Squirrel✓
MikeB Mast✓
SarahW Pit✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
TreyJ Headsail Trimmer✓
Olivia Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1)

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Sun 9 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Sunday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts

8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.

9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat.  We'll rig and head out to the starting area.

11:00 First Warning Signal: Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions. There is no warning signal after 2pm Sunday

After racing: We'll return to the dock and go to the awards.

 

Post # 6018
8/9/20264 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
/ 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast
Sat. Aug 8th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Dan Burns Foredeck✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
HannahM Squirrel✓
MikeB Mast✓
SarahW Pit✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
TreyJ Headsail Trimmer✓
Olivia Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1)

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Sat 8 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Saturday is Vento Solare Green Hoodies

8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.

9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat.  We'll rig and head out to the starting area.

11:00 First Warning Signal: Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions.

After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the NBYC Regatta party that starts at 5:00pm. Food & drink are only available at the party. 

1700 Tent Opens for NBYC Annual Regatta Party: There will also be a regatta party Saturday night for all participants with live music and an assortment of food stations! Tickets will be available for purchase when you get off the water on Saturday. 

 

Post # 6017
8/8/20264 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6
/ 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast
Fri. Aug 7th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6, 2 of 6
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
Dan Burns Foredeck✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
HannahM Squirrel✓
MikeB Mast✓
SarahW Pit✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
TreyJ Headsail Trimmer✓
Olivia Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1)

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Fri 7 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Friday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts

We need to figure out a lunch plan - there are sandwich shops near the club.

8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.

9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat.  We'll rig and head out to the starting area.

11:00 First Warning Signal: This is it! racing starts.  Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions.

After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the J/109 Class party that starts at 6:30pm. The uniform is Blue Vento Solare polo shirts. I have party/dinner tickets for all. J/109 Dinner Menu Smoked fish dip, Caesar Salad, Hanger steak, Marinated chicken breast, Swordfish skewers, Mango Salsa, chimichurri, Corn on the cob with chili lime butter, Assorted Deserts

Post # 6016
8/7/20264 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6, 2 of 6
/ 4 of 6
JYC Summer Series
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Tue. Aug 4th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 4th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 10 of 11
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Beatrice Headsail Trimmer✓
Bill Helm✓
JohnN Mast✓
MikeB Main Trimmer✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Pit✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base (with your picture ID)

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Post # 5873
8/4/202610 of 11
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Sat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 2 of 5
Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
KevinC Crew✓
Lukas Crew✓
Sue O Crew✓
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

Start @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island

Buy tickets for the BBQ - Bill has tickets for all

Logistics Information

  • Staying on a mooring - will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
  • Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
  • Sue bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
  • We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore (some yogurt & granola will be on the boat)
  • We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
  • Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
  • Cooler will be on the boat for beverages - seltzer & beer
  • Beach day Sunday - party with other crews

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5815
8/1/20262 of 5
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Nov 17 2024

Vento Solare Cozy for Winter 2024-25

The 2024 sailing season has drawn to an end.  Just prior to the end of the season, the mast was removed and tasks completed so we could do the final Mitchell race to Block Island over Columbus weekend.  Some pending mast chores completed include replacing the VHF antenna, run new wind sensor cable, replace a broken spinnaker sheave, …

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Apr 15 2024

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.  Thanks go to Gardner Howe for stepping up with hull waxing and wet sanding. …

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Apr 15 2023

Vento Solare Splashed 2023

2023 Floating

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.  …

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