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2:45pm – Eric meet Allie, John Thurston & Lauren at Newport YC to drive them on base.
Andrew – what is your plan? Your availability is listed as maybe.
3:00pm – Meet at Navy Marina (those without Navy Base access meet at Newport Nautical and we'll coordinate a ride in the gate).
3:30pm – Underway from Navy Marina on Vento Solare
5:30pm – Arrive Newport YC – those attending Frostbite Potluck go to Newport YC club house. We'll get a ride for others back to Newport Nautical/Navy Base. After potluck, Cindy can give folks a ride to Navy Base to retrieve cars.
Frostbite Potluck Attendees:
Plan is to do the potluck at the club, then do stuff in Newport. We'll head back to the boat whenever, and those (up to 5) who desire may sleep on Vento Solare at Newport YC. I will have the heater onboard and will have the coffee pot for the morning. Once everyone is awake and had showers, we can sail back to the Navy Marina Sunday morning.
Bill & Eric plan to sleep on Vento Solare Saturday night after the post potluck festivities. Anyone else is welcome to.
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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!