J/109 Vento Solare
Newport, RI
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
Party under the tent at NYYC starts after racing. Dress is "Smart Casual" with Hawaiian apparel encourage.
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) and Code 0
Around-the-Island Awards New York Yacht Club Harbour Court Lower Lawn Tent
Saturday Crew dinner afterwards at NYYC @ 1930 after the cocktails which start at 1800. Dress is "Smart Casual"
Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) with Code 0
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;
Sunday Awards afterwards at NYYC under the tent. Dress is "Sailing Attire".
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC. Party tickets available at this link and must be purchased by Friday, August 29 at 12 PM. CYC will accept registration at the door the day of the race. $47 per person (online) | $52 per person at the door
Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.
Dock time - 0945 Warning Signal for First Start: 1055 (slowest boats) Go to Party at CYC 1630
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
Weather Link Tide Link
Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island
Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor
Last JYC Summer Series Tuesday night race for 2025 ;-(
The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race
Bill is bringing Sophie and Sarah. Beatrice can park at the old Newport Nautical lot and I'll meet her there at 0740. All others have base access but parking on base may be elsewhere since the O'Club lot is closed. Please plan accordingly so we can leave the dock promptly at 0800.
Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay with sails down at anchor.
Salute to Summer celebration on lawn at Navy base afterwards with band concert and fireworks. Food trucks and beverages available.
See the Race Page for details
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Texas Tuesday party with Leading Edge at Almondy In afterwards. Include number attending in your crew comment field.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY 1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION 1800: SKIPPERS' MEETING
FRIDAY ORC 1 Warning Signal 1100 hours ORC 2 Warning Signal 1110 hours PHRF Double-Handed Warning Signal 1120 hours PHRF Aloha Warning Signal 1130 hours PHRF Coronet Warning Signal 1140 hours, Start 1145 Hours PHRF Bagheera Warning Signal 1150 hours
ALL CLASSES 1900 TIME LIMIT 1930 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.
Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)
1st, 2nd = meal sitting Aft, Port, Stbd, Bow (on sail bags) = rack assignments for sleep
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
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