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Jun
13
Fri
2025
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast
Fri. Jun 13th, 2025 @ 9:30AM - 5:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 13th @ 9:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC Registration: Link
Registered: Yes  Fees Paid: Paid $475 Club charge 3/15/2025
Around-the-Island Order of Starts & Rendezvous Location, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 8 of 15  , Series Results: Class: 8 of 15, Fleet: 36 of 151  
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Helm✓
ChrisB Mast✓
Eddie Pit✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
MaryS Headsail Trimmer✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
Sue O Headsail Trimmer✓
Gardner Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
SarahW Headsail TrimmerBackup for Schmitty if needed Fri?
Total Crew 9 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (2) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Don't park by hedges Friday due to NWC graduation.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

Around-the-Island Awards
New York Yacht Club Harbour Court Lower Lawn Tent

  •  Time: Following racing
  •  Live music and lawn games
  •  Price: Included with entry
  •  Dress: Hawaiian Apparel encouraged or Smart Casual
Post # 5545
9:30AM - 5:30PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast
Jun
14
Sat
2025
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast
Sat. Jun 14th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC Registration: Link
Registered: Yes  Fees Paid: Paid
Circle Assignments - Saturday, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entries, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 3 of 16, 1 of 16  
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Helm✓2 dinner
Eddie Mast✓No dinner
GerryO Pit✓1 dinner
MaryS Squirrel✓
RolandH Foredeck✓2 dinner
SarahW Headsail Trimmer✓1 dinner
Sue O Headsail Trimmer✓1 dinner
Wayne Main Trimmer✓2 dinner
Beatrice Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
ChrisB Standby CrewOn call if needed?Depends on Father’s Day soccer tournament schedule.
Gardner Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
KristinP Standby CrewOn call if needed?
Total Crew 12 = Confirmed (8) + Maybe (4) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle.  Bill has beverages on the boat.

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

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;

Post # 5546
9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast
Jun
15
Sun
2025
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast
Sun. Jun 15th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 15th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YC Registration: Link
Circle Assignments - Saturday, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entries, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 13 of 16  , Series Results: Class: 4 of 16  
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Helm✓
Eddie Mast+ Mast✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Pit✓
Sue O Headsail Trimmer✓
Wayne Main Trimmer✓
Beatrice Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
ChrisB Standby CrewOn call if needed?Depends on Father’s Day soccer tournament schedule.
Gardner Standby CrewOn call if needed✓
KristinP Standby CrewOn call if needed?
Total Crew 10 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (4) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle.  Bill has beverages on the boat.

Sunday Awards afterwards at NYYC under the tent.  Dress is "Sailing Attire".

Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) and Code 0

The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day

﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;

Post # 5731
9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

Upcoming Events

  
Jan
31
Sat
2026
Annual Vento Solare Party @ Kneller's House
In 9 days Sat. Jan 31st, 2026 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM EST
Vento Solare
Be at Kneller's House - Sat. Jan 31st @ 6:00PM EST
9 Cromwell Dr, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

Registered: No
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Skipper✓Beverages!
Cindy Cook✓
ErinH Crew✓will brig app
Francesco Crew✓+ Davide and main dish
Gardner Crew✓+Erin; will brig app
GerryO Crew✓Tagliatelle Bolognese
Julija Crew✓Let us know what the gaps are and we'll bring that maybe a dessert right now?
Laura Crew✓+ Isla
PatT Crew✓Dessert
PeterG Crew✓
RolandH Crew✓+Oliver. Crab dip
Scott Crew✓+ Kai
Sophie Crew✓+3 and cookies
Sue O Crew✓Main Dish
Total Crew 14 = Confirmed (14) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Ahoy!  Cindy & Bill are hosting an open house for the extended Vento Solare crew starting at 6pm Saturday 31 Jan.  Please bring your first mate and join the crew at our house.  We'll have plenty of food and drinks.

When you set your availability, please include in the Crew Comment block if you are bringing a guest, and what dish you will be bringing.  Potluck assignments are based on last name as follows:

  • A-I: Appetizer
  • J-M: Side Dish or Salad
  • N-S: Main Dish
  • T-Z: Dessert

Additional beverages to share are always welcome. We'd also like to share pictures from our time on the water.  If you have a CD, memory stick or photo site with pictures for a slide show, please send or bring the pictures to run on the big screen.

When you RSVP, please indicate what you'll be bringing per the potluck assignments above.

Post # 5885
 
  
  
Apr
6
Mon
2026
Wet Sanding Party! @ Borden Light Marina
In 74 days Mon. Apr 6th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 6th @ 10:00AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA

Registered: Yes
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Skipper✓
Francesco Crew?pending on lectures calendar
Total Crew 2 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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 76 days Wed. Apr 8th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 12:30PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Wed. Apr 8th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Skipper✓
Francesco Crew?pending on lectures calendar
Total Crew 2 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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 77 days Thu. Apr 9th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Thu. Apr 9th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Skipper✓
Francesco Crew?pending on lectures calendar
Total Crew 2 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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 95 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 crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Skipper✓
Francesco Crew?pending on lectures calendar
Total Crew 2 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Fall River High Tide 5:29am

Post # 5850
 
  

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, Series Results: 2 of 8  
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Beatrice Mast✓
Bill Helm✓
GerryO PitTactics✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Headsail Trimmer✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓+ Shirley
Wayne Main Trimmer✓
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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 crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
AlexB Mast✓
Beatrice Headsail Trimmer✓
Bill Helm✓
Francesco Main Trimmer✓
GerryO Pit✓
LisaM Squirrel✓
SarahW Foredeck✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
Total Crew 8 = Confirmed (8) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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
Registered: Yes  Fees Paid: Paid $555 9/6/2025
Class Splits, Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, Pictures, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 6 of 10
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Helm✓
DaveD Foredeck✓
Eric PitTactics✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
KristinP Headsail Trimmer✓
LisaM Mast✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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
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 crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Bill Helm✓
GerryO Main Trimmer✓
PeterG Pit✓
RolandH Foredeck✓
SarahW Headsail Trimmer✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
KristinP Mast?
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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
Registered: Yes
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 crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
NamePositionAssignmentAvailableCrew Comment
Andrew Pit✓
Beatrice Headsail Trimmer✓
Bill Helm✓
Francesco Main Trimmer✓
KristinP Mast✓
Sue O Spinnaker Trimmer✓
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

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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