Location: Zoom Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call – Don Kern, Will Museler, Roy Guay, Bob Horton, Paul Cronin, Paul Grimes, Todd Johnston, Ken Madeiro, Vin McAteer, Moose McClintock, Mark Nannini, Randy Shore, Kathy Rotsky
III. Approval of 2020 Annual Meeting Minutes
IV. Treasurers Report – Roy Guay
V. Nomination of Officers
Officers nominated with committee approval.
a) Commodore – Don Kern
b) Rating Chairman – Will Museler
c) Treasurer – Roy Guay
d) Secretary – Bob Horton
VI. Proposed Changes for 2021 Season
a) Updating of Definitions.
b) Continuation of rating adjustments for sails based on Sail Area rather than SPL or JC and Girths, etc., which now includes adjustments for sails smaller than the boat's standard.
c) Clarification of Roller Furler Credit (+3) and Cruising Headsail Credit (+6).
d) Adjustment to Reaching Headsails (Flying Headsails) Table F. the adjustment has gone from a range of 5 – 10 sec/nm to 2 – 7 sec/nm.
VII. Proposed Changes for 2022 Season
VIII. Open Discussion
IX. Adjournment
PHRF-NB Rules for 2021 download.
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These pictures taken by Block Island Steve after the start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race.
Henry & Matt Trimming
Henry Trimming
Elena Trimming
The 2025 ILDR was a light air challenge for the Vento Solare crew. Pia, Elena & Henry made up 50% of the crew to qualify as a youth entry. They were joined by Peter, Matt & Bill. The crew was recognized at the awards ceremony with the 1st place Youth trophy and 3rd of 8 in the Coronet class.
Youth Trophy 1st place presented to Vento Solare crew
3rd of 8 boats in Coronet class
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