17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat June 10th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 5/29/2023 Uniform: Blue Crew Shirts (Bill has them if you don't have already)
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Post # 5104-3093
Those needing base access (Jon, Linda, Matt, Sarah, Wayne) please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.
Everyone please bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. I will have gallon water jugs available for refills.
Racing with 120 square meter Spinnaker and Code Zero PHRF rating 72
Our Class is PHRF 3 (Pennant 8)
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;
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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