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Jul
28
Fri
2023
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC
Fri. Jul 28th, 2023 @ 10:30AM - Jul 29th 12:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 28th @ 10:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Newport YC
Registration: Link
Notice of Race, Race Log, Safety Check List, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Co-Skipper✓
Eric Co-Skipper✓
Andrew Stay AshoreX
Billy Not AssignedX
Gardner Not AssignedX
Julija Not AssignedX
Mick Not AssignedX
SarahW Stay AshoreX
Wayne Not AssignedX
Total Crew: 2 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 0)

New England Solo Twin Regatta
Spinnaker with class jib, code zero & class spin - PHRF 75

Monitor VHF 72 for announcements

Thurs  @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC
Fri  @ 0800 Deadline for registering any changes in crew list and Breakfast
Fri  @ 0900 Skippers' Meeting, Newport Yacht Club (mandatory attendance)
Fri @ 1155 Warning signal for the first class start Vento Solare is probably Class 2, Start @ 1205
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)

Friday Lunch -  Seafood Salad with Cheese on Pita Bread, Pickles, Chips, Fruit
Friday Dinner - Fresh Salad, Pasta with Protein, Garlic Rolls, Fruit
Sat Breakfast - OJ, Coffee, Hard Boiled Eggs, Yogurt &  Granola
Snacks - Chips, Granola Bars, Fruit , candy
Beverages - Water, Coffee, OJ, Beer

Current - flood at start.
2023: Castle Hill - Fri High Tide 0350, Low Tide 0941, High Tide 1627, Low Tide 2315 Sat Low Tide 0458, High Tide 1044,  Low Tide 1732

Post # 5105
10:30AM - Jul 29th 12:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC
Aug
18
Fri
2023
Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport
Fri. Aug 18th, 2023 @ 9:30AM - Aug 19th 1:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 18th @ 9:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Ida Lewis YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1: (deleted), NOR Amendment #2, NOR Amendment #3, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, SI Amendment #3, SI Amendment #4, SI Amendment #5, Starting Sequence, Youth Waiver
Race Results: 4 of 13
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Andrew Crew✓
Austin CrewYouth Entry✓
Bill HelmWatch Captain✓
ColinS CrewYouth Entry✓
Ellie CrewYouth Entry✓
Gardner Watch Captain✓
JacobL CrewYouth Entry✓
Rory CrewYouth Entry✓
TrevorD Crew✓
MattZ Standby Crew✓
Billy Not AssignedX
Julija CrewXwould like to do it either with you or alliance
Mick Not AssignedX
RolandH Stay AshoreFull crew - youth entryX
SarahW Stay AshoreFull crew - youth entryX
Total Crew: 10 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 1)

Those needing base access please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to coordinate getting cars on base. There will be a group text asking each car to drive down the causeway one at a time so Bill, Trevor or Gardner may ride in with you.

PHRF Rating 75 (OD Sails with Code 0) - We are in PHRF Coronet Class

Everyone bring PFD with harness - jacklines will be rigged. Everyone should plan on taking sea sickness precautions with either a patch or over the counter medication such as Dramamine. Plan on taking the medication at least 6 hours before starting the race.

Vento Solare Safety Diagram with locations for hull closures, battery switch & fire extinguishers

2023 Newport Tides:
Friday: Low 0318, High 0951, Low 1521, High 2200
Saturday: Low 0346, High 1026, Low 1559

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY
1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION (Vento Solare registering at 5:30pm)
1800: SKIPPER'S MEETING (All youth entries mandatory attendance per the NOR - please arrive at 5:45pm)

FRIDAY
ORC Warning Signal 1100 hours
Double-Handed Warning Signal 1110 hours
PHRF Coronet Warning Signal 1140, start 1145 hours
Cruising Spinnaker Warning Signal 1130 hours

SATURDAY
1800 TIME LIMIT for ALL CLASSES
1930 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.

Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)

  • Bill bring lunch for Friday
  • Gardner bring lunch for Saturday
  • Trevor brings bag salad will add chicken strips and craisons, (pre-cooked and mix in a baggie on boat) , rolls for Sat dinner
  • Andrew brings hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola for Sat breakfast
  • Austin, Aurora, Colin, Jacob, Ellie bring fruit & snacks
  • Bill bring beverages, coffee & cream for coffee
  • Bill will have 7 gallons in water jugs - everyone bring their own water bottle

Watchbill & Berth Assignments (On watch starting hour with x, off watch hour following x)

1st, 2nd = meal sitting 
Aft, Port, Stbd, Bow = rack assignments for sleep

  Meal 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 0100 0200 0300 0400 0500 0600 0700 0800 0900
Bill 1st xxx xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft xxx
Gardner 2nd Aft Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx xxx Aft Aft Aft xxx xxx xxx
Trevor 1st xxx xxx Stbd Stbd Stbd Stbd xxx xxx xxx xxx Stbd Stbd Stbd xxx
Andrew 2nd Port Port xxx xxx xxx xxx Port Port Port Port xxx xxx xxx xxx
Austin 2nd Stbd Stbd xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx
Aurora 1st xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx xxx xxx Port xxx
Colin 1st xxx xxx xxx xxx Port Port xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx xxx xxx
Jacob 2nd Bow Bow xxx xxx xxx xxx Stbd Stbd xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx
Ellie 1st xxx xxx Bow Bow xxx xxx xxx xxx Stbd Stbd xxx xxx Bow xxx
Post # 5108
9:30AM - Aug 19th 1:30PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport

Upcoming Events

  
Apr
6
Mon
2026
Wet Sanding Party! @ Borden Light Marina
In 15 days Mon. Apr 6th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 6:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 6th @ 10:00AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Skipper✓
GerryO Crew✓All day as needed
PeterT Crew?Possibly 1300/1400 - 1800, likely will be a last minute determination
Ellie Not AssignedX
Francesco CrewXpending on lectures calendar
Gardner Not AssignedX
JohnN Not AssignedX
LisaM Not AssignedX
MattG Not AssignedX
Sue O CrewX
Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1)

Time frame is 10:00 to 18:00 - Pick a 2 hour slot you can help and include in the crew comment.

Bill will bring sandpaper, sanding pads and poles, hoses, buckets & nitryl gloves. 

Wear old clothes.

There will be beer available for after we sand with 320, 400 & 600 grit paper.

Post # 5831
 
  
  
Apr
8
Wed
2026
Work Day @ Borden Light Marina
In 17 days Wed. Apr 8th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 6:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Wed. Apr 8th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Skipper✓
PeterT Crew?Possibly 1300/1400 - 1800, likely will be a last minute determination
Ellie Not AssignedX
Francesco CrewXpending on lectures calendar
Gardner Not AssignedX
GerryO Not AssignedXIn Minneapolis
JohnN Not AssignedX
LisaM Not AssignedX
MattG Not AssignedX
Sue O Not AssignedX
Total Crew: 2 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 1)

Time frame is 10:30 to 18:00 - Pick a 2 hour slot you can help and include in the crew comment.
Bill will bring beer, tall  ladder, wax & rags, nitrile gloves, Teflon polish, water hose
  • Remove boat cover and pack sand bags
  • Replace winter halyards
  • Flush / Fill potable water tank
  • Wax hull & Teflon coat, buff out
  • Wax topside surfaces
  • General boat inspection - make punch list for items needed to be done
Bill will bring beer, Murphy's oil soap, rags, vacuum (already on boat)
  • Declutter interior (tools, etc.)
  • Vacuum interior
  • Wipe down all interior surfaces with Murphy's oil soap
  • Complete wax hull & Teflon coat if not finished
  • Wax topside surfaces if not finished
  • Polish topside stainless
  • Tape lifelines
  • Set rig & label turnbuckles
  • Make new labels for topside as needed
  • Put equipment on aft rail
Post # 5832
 
  
  
Apr
9
Thu
2026
Work Day @ Borden Light Marina
In 18 days Thu. Apr 9th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 6:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Thu. Apr 9th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Skipper✓
Ellie Not AssignedX
Francesco CrewXpending on lectures calendar
Gardner Not AssignedX
GerryO Not AssignedXIn Minneapolis
JohnN Not AssignedX
LisaM Not AssignedX
MattG Not AssignedX
PeterT Not AssignedX
Sue O Not AssignedX
Total Crew: 1 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 0)

Time frame is 10:30 to 18:00 - Pick a 2 hour slot you can help and include in the crew comment.
Bill will bring beer, tall  ladder, wax & rags, nitrile gloves, Teflon polish, water hose
  • Remove boat cover and pack sand bags
  • Replace winter halyards
  • Flush / Fill potable water tank
  • Wax hull & Teflon coat, buff out
  • Wax topside surfaces
  • General boat inspection - make punch list for items needed to be done
Bill will bring beer, Murphy's oil soap, rags, vacuum (already on boat)
  • Declutter interior (tools, etc.)
  • Vacuum interior
  • Wipe down all interior surfaces with Murphy's oil soap
  • Complete wax hull & Teflon coat if not finished
  • Wax topside surfaces if not finished
  • Polish topside stainless
  • Tape lifelines
  • Set rig & label turnbuckles
  • Make new labels for topside as needed
  • Put equipment on aft rail
Post # 5833
 
  
  
Apr
27
Mon
2026
Vento Solare Splash @ Borden Light Marina
In 36 days Mon. Apr 27th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 9:00AM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 27th @ 8:00AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Skipper✓
Francesco Crew✓pending on lectures calendar
JohnN Crew?
Ellie Not AssignedX
Gardner Not AssignedX
LisaM Not AssignedX
MattG Not AssignedX
PeterT Not AssignedX
Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1)

Fall River High Tide 5:29am

Post # 5850
 
  
  
Apr
28
Tue
2026
Pleasure Sail & Deliver BLM to Navy Marina @ Borden Light Marina
In 37 days Tue. Apr 28th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 3:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Tue. Apr 28th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Skipper✓
Sue O Crew✓
JohnN Crew?
Ellie Not AssignedX
Francesco Not AssignedX
Gardner Not AssignedX
LisaM Not AssignedX
MattG Not AssignedX
PeterT Not AssignedX
Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1)

Meet 10am at Navy Marina or  10:30 at Borden Light Marina per assignments in crew list.  

We'll get delivered in one car to BLM  so no cars are stranded.

Everyone bring a water bottle Bill will have sandwiches and snacks.  Beer and seltzer are in the reefer.

Should be a nice cruise from Borden Light to the Navy Marina.

Post # 5835
 
  

Recent Results

Event Date Results
/ Series
JYC Fall Series
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Sun. Oct 5th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 8
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Beatrice Mast✓
Bill Helm✓
GerryO PitTactics✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Headsail Trimmer✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓+ Shirley
Wayne Main Trimmer✓
AlexB Not AssignedX
Andrew PitX
ChrisB CrewXSoccer...
Ellie CrewX
Francesco Not AssignedXNYC
Gardner MastX
KristinP CrewX
LisaM CrewX
PeterT Not AssignedX
SteveC Headsail TrimmerXI appologize for the late change of status. Good luck Sunday.
Wendy CrewX
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5609
10/5/20252 of 8
/ 2 of 8
JYC Fall Series
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Sun. Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 3 of 6
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
AlexB Mast✓
Beatrice Headsail Trimmer✓
Bill Helm✓
Francesco Main Trimmer✓
GerryO Pit✓
LisaM Squirrel✓
SarahW Foredeck✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
Andrew PitX
ChrisB CrewXSoccer
Ellie CrewX
Gardner MastX
KristinP Not AssignedX
PeterG Not AssignedX
PeterT Not AssignedX
RolandH Not AssignedX
Wayne Not AssignedX
Wendy CrewX
Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 0)

JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5608
9/28/20253 of 6
Sail for Hope
Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport
Sat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Sail Newport
Registration: Link
25 Sail for Hope SIs, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1545, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1645, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 1830, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 2200, 2025 Sail for Hope Overall PHRF Spinnaker Division Standings, Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1505, Class Splits, Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Multi-Hull Results, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, Pictures, RC Announcements, Sail for Hope Class list as of 25 Sept. at 1415, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, South Bay Race Chart, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 6 of 10
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
DaveD Foredeck✓
Eric PitTactics✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
KristinP Headsail Trimmer✓
LisaM Mast✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
AlexB Not AssignedX
Andrew PitX
Beatrice MastX
ChrisB ForedeckXSoccer rescheduling chaos!
Ellie CrewX
Francesco CrewXwaiting for travel plan
Gardner MastX
PeterG Not AssignedX
PeterT Not AssignedX
RolandH Not AssignedX
SarahW Headsail TrimmerX
Wayne Not AssignedXIn Richmond
Wendy CrewX
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Those needing a ride on base (Kristen, Gerry, Sue, Dave) please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill 401.225.2271 when you are 5 minutes out so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base

1055 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island - Vento Solare in Class 3 - warning 1105, start 1110

Party after racing at Newport Shipyard (Bill purchased 8 tickets for Self & Crew).  Bring refillable water bottle and lunch.

Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, Better Bay Alliance and Sail Newport Financial Aid Fund) at this link. When making a donation put J/109 Vento Solare in the boat name field.  Pass this on to friends and families.

 

Post # 5623
9/27/20256 of 10
/ 6 of 10
JYC Fall Series
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast
Sun. Sep 21st, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 10
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Bill Helm✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
PeterG Pit✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Headsail Trimmer✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
KristinP Mast?
AlexB Not AssignedX
Andrew PitX
Beatrice MastX
ChrisB CrewXSoccer
Ellie CrewX
Francesco Not AssignedXOut of Newport
Gardner MastX
LisaM CrewXSorry, flying to TX -- work trip!
PeterT Not AssignedX
Wayne Not AssignedXAt cutty
Wendy CrewX
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1)

JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.

Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5607
9/21/20252 of 10
Fall Race around Prudence
Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA Northeast
Sat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times
Race Results: Race Abandoned
Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailComment
Andrew Pit✓
Beatrice Headsail Trimmer✓
Bill Helm✓
Francesco Main Trimmer✓
KristinP Mast✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
AlexB Not AssignedX
ChrisB CrewX
Ellie CrewX
Gardner MastX
GerryO Main TrimmerXFireball
LisaM SquirrelXSorry but I have to be at an event for our nonprofit in MA on this date!
PeterT Not AssignedX
RolandH Not AssignedX
Wayne Not AssignedX
Wendy CrewX
Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 0)

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Bring your refillable water bottle and lunch.

Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island

Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor

Post # 5562
9/20/2025Race Abandoned
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