Annual Calendar

Be at Newport YC - Sun. Jan 1st @ 11:30AM EST
110 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840, USA

One Design Class Racing in Turnabouts

Be at Borden Light Marina - Wed. Mar 29th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Apr 25th @ 5:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Note: We will have extra people onboard and will rotate through for training evolutions. Normally we limit max crew to 8 (7 for OD events).

Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:30pm.  Eric Irwin will provide coaching and lead training.

Those needing a ride on base (Andrew, Wayne, Sarah, Julija) please meet Monica 4:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

Leave dock @ 5:15pm sharp.
--Practice upwind settings, tacks, calling wind and shifts, crew communications, jib trim and inhaul settings
--Spinnaker sets, jybes, downwind settings, crew communications
--Dust off the cob webs and instruct new crew on Vento Solare race routine and instruments

Using One Design Class Sails

Be at Kneller's House - Fri. May 5th @ 5:00PM EDT
9 Cromwell Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Vento Solare crew training and pot lock dinner.

Assignments for the potluck are by last name.  Please indicate what you are bringing in the Crew Comment block when you set your availability.

Potluck Assignments:

• A-H: Appetizer, Side Dish or Salad
• I-S: Main Dish
• T-Z: Dessert

Beverages always welcome.  Beer & Wine provided. 

Training Subject:  We will watch Decision-Making - A video by Dave Dellenbaugh that is applicable for the entire crew.
Video Passcode:   (protected content)

Schedule:

• 5-5:30: Arrive, Beverages & Apps
• 5:30 - 7:20: Self serve dinner with Training in the Family Room.  Those not participating in the training socialize on the deck (weather permitting) or in dining room & living room which is now the play room 🙂
• 7:20 - ? Socialize

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 13th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Those needing a ride on base (Andrew, Matt & Stephen)  please meet Roland 7:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

Everyone please bring your own lunch and any snacks for the day. Please bring a refillable water bottle.  I will have water jugs to refill them. I will also have beer, ginger beer and rum onboard.

Pursuit Race with first start 0905 (our start is at 1010) @ Vicinity of Halfway Rock: Scratch Sheet with Start Times

Sail plan: One Design Jib, A2 Spinnaker, Code 0

Current flooding @ start and building to max ~ 1230.  Slack ~ 1530 (north bay turns before south bay)

Currents at various times during race are shown below 

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 20th @ 11:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Saturday is the In-Port Race.  Course will be set Friday evening.

• 1200 - Vento Solare Underway for RC Dockout
• 1300 - Security Zone setup
• 1410 - Warning Signal
• 1630 Vento Solare Approximate return to slip

Those not having Navy Base access please meet 11:30am at the Pass & ID Office parking lot to be driven on base.

For Emergencies: Hail U.S.Coast Guard on VHF 16

Race Related Spectator Information: VHF 88A

Race Committee Information: VHF 72

GPS and Nav.  Systems should be set to DD.MM.mmm format

Volunteers should bring a personal reusable water bottle

On water personnel should dress appropriately for multiple hours outdoors -prepare for any kind of weather/sea conditions. Dress in layers, don't wear cotton clothing

Daily Race Management meeting will be held at old Sail Newport building, Stake & Marshal boat representation is mandatory. Debrief of previous day's event, assignments and lunches will be distributed at that time. Reference schedule for daily meeting times

Daily location assignments for Stake Boats will be distributed by phone and email each evening.

• Spectators afloat will want to get close to the action. Be courteous, specific and firm!
• One person should remain at the helm and another communicate with spectators
• Encourage intruders to move out from the Race Course by giving them specific instructions – such as "please move to the west"
• Make sure your radio remains on the appropriate channel – low power should suffice
• We are not authority figures, but positive ambassadors for the sport
• In the event of an emergency involving a spectator boat, call the Coast Guard on Ch 16
• Race Event Management will control competitor emergency situations

Stake Boats
You will be given specific coordinates to hover, not anchor your vessel, it is important to maintain this position.
• You are expected to command or delegate command to a competent operator and provide an assistant to help perform the duties of the Stake Boat
• A maximum of three "crew" is to be observed,
• A helmsman responsible for piloting the craft
• A communicator handling VHF traffic
• A spotter responsible for situational awareness and YOU MAY bring guests, provided they do not provide a distraction
• Communications with Race Management will be conducted according to the Communication Plan

Race management – Signal Boat and Mark Layers

Race Committee, RC to Competitors VHF 72

Internal RC Communications:
Cell phone: Signal x3, Pin x2, Mark layers 1 through 5 x2
Protocol: mark layers communicate to signal boat
Signal boat will direct communications

• Safety team – Stake and Marshal Boats
Marshal to spectators: VHF 88A
Marshal to marshal: VHF 78
Cell phones: Chief marshal, Stake Boats 1 through 20 and Marshal Boats 1 through 20
Protocol: stake boats and marshal boats communicate with chief marshal.
Chief marshal will direct communications

• Local authorities –
US Coast Guard, Dept. of Environmental Management and Newport Harbor Master
Between USCG, DEM and NHM: VHF 22A or 800MHz.
Sail Newport representative will be on board USCG boat and monitor VHF16, VHF 72, VHF 88A,
Protocol: Local authorities are encouraged to communicate with Chief Marshal (call sign "Marshal 1") on VHF 72

• Media – TV/Broadcast, Photo and Written Media Boats
Media teams are encouraged to monitor VHF 16 and VHF 88A

• Alofsin Piers - Charter captains, media boats and Intermodal
Dock master to boat captains: VHF 6
Oldport and Jamestown Ferry Intermodal: VHF 68

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 23rd @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

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

Those needing a ride on base (Julija, Sarah, Wayne) please meet Monica 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 75 (108 sqm Spinnaker)

Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief

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Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. May 31st @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Push off dock at 0805 and head to Newport Yachting Center to take on fuel.

Deliver to Cedar Point YC for OD Regatta.
Depart Newport at 0830 - travel approx 60nm
Arrive Brewers Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook, CT 1830
63 Pilots Point Drive
Westbrook, CT 06498

2023 Note: favorable current out bay to Pt. Judith, favorable current headed towards NY slack 1000, max adverse 1300 (1.4kts adverse at Watch Hill), slack 14300

Bill brings heavy jib, 2 five gallon fuel containers, dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and boom tent.

Bill bringing two breakfasts & two lunches for delivery.

Depart Pilots Point at 0800
Arrive Cedar Point YC 1600

Be at Cedar Point YC - Fri. Jun 2nd @ 2:15PM EDT
1 Bluff Point, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Crew Practice with other boats for those who can make it. Time is based on the ability to leave Newport at noon Friday and drive to Cedar Point YC.

Dinner reservation 7pm with Leading Edge crew at Match Restaurant, 98 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854 

Be at Cedar Point YC - Sun. Jun 4th @ 6:30PM EDT
1 Bluff Point, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Depart after awards on Sunday after regatta. Straight through to Newport 100 nm.

2023 Note: Sunday slack current 1800 headed East on LIS (2.3 kts New Haven max adverse 2030 ) slack midnight, max favorable 0330 (2.6kts  at Watch Hill), slack 04000 by Watch Hill, favorable up bay into Newport  before 0800

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Those needing base access (Jon, Sarah) 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;

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 13th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

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

After racing we head over to Conanicut YC for a post race BBQ & Mixed Grill.  Please indicate in crew comment if you plan on attending post race party.

Those needing a ride on base (Wayne, Jon, Julija & Sarah) please meet Gardner 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

We race with One Design Jib and PHRF Spinnaker - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker)

Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief

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