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Nov 17 2024
Vento Solare Cozy for Winter 2024-25
The 2024 sailing season has drawn to an end. Just prior to the end of the season, the mast was removed and tasks completed so we could do the final Mitchell race to Block Island over Columbus weekend. Some pending mast chores completed include replacing the VHF antenna, run new wind sensor cable, replace a broken spinnaker sheave, …
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Apr 12 2022
Vento Solare Launched 12 April 2022!
Vento Solare was launched at Borden Light Marina on the afternoon of 12 April. The boat will remain at Borden Light for the next week as some last minute work is done before bringing the boat to its slip at the Navy Marina. I want to thank all those who helped get the tasks done so we could launch. …
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Sep 09 2021
Approaching End of Season
The 2021 season was a little strange with a late start due to the damage from the March wind storm, followed later in the season with my bone headed move hitting a rock during the EGYC Annual regatta. Fortunately, all was fixed and we were able to sail most events.
Last weekend we completed the Conanicut ATI race. …
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Upcoming Events
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTomorrow! Tue. Jun 30th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 30th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Pit | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ? | |
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 1) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa 5:00 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
Post # 5868Test Main Sail & Rig Tune @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 3 days Thu. Jul 2nd, 2026 @ 1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 2nd @ 1:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 2 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Testing new cut on North Mainsail & rig tune with Mike Marshal & Will Welles.
Post # 5928JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 8 days Tue. Jul 7th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 7th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| LisaM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 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
Post # 5869JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 15 days Tue. Jul 14th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 14th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Crew | ? | ||
| MattG | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 10 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 2) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 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
Post # 5870New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastIn 17 days Thu. Jul 16th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | Very slim chance I cannot get off work, but I should be ale to. | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ? | Possibly I come for hdays | |
| KristinP | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| Olivia | Mast | ? | Can only make it on Thursday. | |
| Total Crew: 11 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 4) | ||||
J/109 East Coast Championship
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 am 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
Wednesday:
- 1600-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
Thursday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
Friday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 RWAN Party
Saturday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner
Sunday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Awards Ceremony
Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jun 16th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 16th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice Witzgall | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill Kneller | Helm | ✓ | 1 for Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| Francesco Rima | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 2 for TT | |
| Gerry O'Neil | Pit | ✓ | 1 for BBQ | |
| Peter Gelsthorpe | Mast | ✓ | 2 for Texas Tuesday | |
| Peter Teague | Foredeck | ✓ | 2 for TT | |
| Sue O'Neil | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for BBQ | |
| Kristin Pedersen | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Sarah Wilme | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2) | ||||
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 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.
Texas Tuesday party with Leading Edge at Almondy Inn after racing. Please put in crew comment if you are attending and if bringing a significant other.
Post # 5810New York YC Annual Regatta
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 3 of 16, 6 of 16
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSun. Jun 14th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 3 of 16, 6 of 16
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill Kneller | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Ed Doherty | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Francesco Rima | Tactician | ✓ | ||
| Gerry O'Neil | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Peter Gelsthorpe | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Roland Hansen | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O'Neil | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Wayne Iurillo | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice Witzgall | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Kristin Pedersen | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Lisa Molinari | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 11 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker) and in the PHRF Spinnaker Class
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am 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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in 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;
/ Class: 7 of 16
New York YC Annual RegattaBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 13th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts, Blue Polo for Dinner
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 9 of 16, 13 of 16
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSat. Jun 13th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 13th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts, Blue Polo for Dinner
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 9 of 16, 13 of 16
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill Kneller | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Ed Doherty | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Francesco Rima | Tactician | ✓ | ||
| Gerry O'Neil | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Peter Gelsthorpe | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Roland Hansen | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O'Neil | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Wayne Iurillo | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice Witzgall | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Kristin Pedersen | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Lisa Molinari | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 11 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker) and in the PHRF Spinnaker Class
Those needing a ride on base please meet 7:45 am 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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in 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;
172nd Annual Regatta Dinner on Saturday, June 13th. Cocktails will be at 1800 with dinner following at 1930. Dress is Smart Casual
Post # 5916New York YC Annual Regatta Around the IslandBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Sailing - any Vento Solare shirt, After Party - Texas Attire (no Denim)
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 20 of 20
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastFri. Jun 12th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Sailing - any Vento Solare shirt, After Party - Texas Attire (no Denim)
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 20 of 20
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice Witzgall | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill Kneller | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Ed Doherty | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Gerry O'Neil | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Roland Hansen | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O'Neil | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Will Snyder | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker)
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am 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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in 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;
/ Class: 20 of 20, Fleet: 50 of 143
JYC Spring SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 9th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 7 of 11
JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jun 9th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 9th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 7 of 11
| Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey - Skipper needs to assign a position. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill Kneller | Helm | ✓ | 1 for CYC Party | |
| Francesco Rima | Pit | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| Kristin Pedersen | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| Peter Gelsthorpe | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| Peter Teague | Mast | ✓ | 2 for party | |
| Roland Hansen | Foredeck | ✓ | 0 | |
| Wayne Iurillo | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
JYC Spring Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 5:00 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
JYC party at Conanicut YC after racing. Please put in crew comment if you are attending and if bringing a significant other. You can order dinner and beverages off the CYC menu.
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