When:
March 22, 2020 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2020-03-22T09:00:00-04:00
2020-03-22T15:00:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Home at Computer
Cost:
Free
Club:
Sail Newport
Join us for Inaugural Quahog Cup Virtual Regatta for the Entire Family – Sunday, March 22, 9 A.M.
During the virus crisis, we're joining forces with sailonline.org to hold a purely entertaining virtual regatta series starting on Sunday, March 22 at 9 a.m.
There's no registration fee, no entry fee, no one will get a sunburn, and there will be no need to leave your house. Race with fellow sailors as we weather this challenging time together.
This series of races will be held until we can all get back on the water. The first race on Sunday will be a race around Narragansett Bay using one design Farr 30s (made in Rhody by the way!).
- Go to the link above and pre-register (it takes under a minute and there is no fee!)
- Enter your email address
- Receive an email from sailonline.org, follow link to finish registration
- Pick a username/boat name and password
- Your are registered! So easy!
PRACTICE
Once you register, you will be able to do some practicing! (These races are best done on a computer, Mac or PC). Once you register for the Quahog Cup, you will be able to practice on that course as well.
RACE START
Sunday, March 22, 9 a.m.
QUAHOG CUP COURSE
- At 0900 (EDT)/ 1300 (UTC) SHARP, all boats be virtually towed to the starting line off of the Sail Newport Sailing Center in Brenton Cove.
- Boats will go North, leaving Rose Island to starboard,
- from there, up towards Bristol to the Hog Island Mark to port,
- then Northeast to round the Poppasquash Mark to starboard,
- from there, north towards Barrington around the RumstickRock Mark to port,
- heading south, you will leave Patience Island to Port, a mark near the Jamestown Bridge to port and then head toward the ocean!
- The final marks are Newton Rock (Beavertail on Jamestown) to port, Fort Adams Mark to Starboard and then to the finish back in Brenton Cove off of the Sail Newport Sailing Center!
RESOURCES
THANK YOU TO SAILONLINE.ORG
Thanks to Rob and his team for turning this around so quickly! We are thrilled to offer this virtual race to those around the world that are eager for something fun!
Questions: brad.read@sailnewport.org
Recent Comments
Tristan Mouligne captured this picture from the Class 40 Res Potentia on Saturday morning. Vento Solare is limping into Newport with the spinnaker wrapped around the headstay. This occurred when a letterbox douse was attempted the evening before while trying to round R32 off Gay Head, Marthas Vineyard. The spinnaker became badly wrapped around the headstay and jib while unfurling the jib for a letterbox douse. Sarah was hoisted up the mast 1/3 of the way in the dark to try and unwrap the spinnaker but was unsuccessful. Thus the decision was made to retire and motor back to Newport. We tied up to a mooring at Coasters Harbor and hoisted Sarah to the top. The spinnaker head was fouled under the headstay and caught on the upper swivel, preventing the furler from moving in either direction. Sarah disconnected the spinnaker halyard and was able to unwrap the spinnaker. Once that was done we were able to unwind the rest of the spinnaker without damage, and completely unfurl, then refurl the jib.
Lisa flying the spinnaker on delivery to Tiverton
Fantastic weather for a spin run up the bay, followed by dinner at the Boathouse with Lisa, Francis, Pat, Cindy & Bill. The boat is all set for the race Saturday.
A great time and memories on Block Island with everyone this weekend. Here is a link to my photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mByUFS7qtx2Vdz2d8
The drone we saw tonight was Stephen Cloutier's (Block Island Steve). Here is a link to some great video under spinnaker.
Vento Solare Spinnaker Video
Thanks to Lisa, Kathy, Sue & Gerry Vento Solare was wet sanded in no time at all with perfect wet weather to help. Here are a few pictures from Sue's phone. Thanks for your help!