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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 Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 2 days Tue. Sep 1st, 2026 @ 5:15PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Sep 1st @ 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 |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | +2 Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| Elena | Mast | ✓ | +1 Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| KevinC | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | +1 Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | +1 (Nancy) for BBQ | |
| PeterG | Tactician | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | +2 (Erin & Ollie) for Bbq | |
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | 1 for bbq | |
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for bbq. Julie a maybe | |
| Beatrice | Stay Ashore | Boat full this week | X | i am arriving back from SA if the plane is not delayed i can make it |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0) | ||||
JYC Fall Series starts Tuesday 1 September, the Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
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 on the causeway to drive on base
Texas Tuesday gathering at Almondy In with Leading Edge crew afterwards. Indicate number attending in crew comment box.
Post # 5862Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 7 days Sun. Sep 6th, 2026 @ 9:45AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 6th @ 9:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Conanicut YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Mast | Headsail Trim too | ✓ | |
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:30 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
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 @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 14 days Sun. Sep 13th, 2026 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 13th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: JYC 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 | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ? | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 2) | ||||
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
Post # 582280th Anniversary Race to Mystic @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 19 days Fri. Sep 18th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Sep 18th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRegistration: Twenty Hundred Club Link
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
| 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 | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 5 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club 80th Anniversary Race to Mystic, CT
- Dockage at Mystic Seaport
- Cocktail Party & Dinner
- Mystic Seaport Tours
- More
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5882Mystic Seaport Museum Dockage @ Mystic Seaport Museum
In 19 days Fri. Sep 18th, 2026 @ 5:00PM - Sep 20th 8:30AM EDT
Be at Mystic Seaport Museum - Fri. Sep 18th @ 5:00PM EDT
75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355, USA
Club Website: Mystic Seaport MuseumRegistration: Link
| 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 | Skipper | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 2 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 0) | ||||
The dockmaster at the Seaport Museum is Greg Zabel. Greg and team monitor VHF 71 and will guide arrivals to their assigned location. Extensive visitor facilities and dock infrastructure like power and water are available at the Seaport Museum and will be reviewed upon arrival.
Post # 6006Recent Results
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JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 25th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 25th @ 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 |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 # 5876/ 7 of 8
Prince Henry Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 22nd @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Navigation Plan, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 2 of 6
Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 22nd, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 22nd @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNavigation Plan, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 2 of 6
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Pit | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sophie | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race
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
Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.
Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5820JYC Summer Series
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 18th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 11 of 12
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 18th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 18th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 11 of 12
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Elena | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Trainee | Train on Foredeck | ✓ | |
| PeterG | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | Train Lukas | ✓ | |
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5875Ida Lewis Distance Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
Club Website: Ida Lewis YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, ILDR Course Booklet, ILDR Finish Line Declaration, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: DNF
Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastFri. Aug 14th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - Aug 15th 11:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Ida Lewis YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, ILDR Course Booklet, ILDR Finish Line Declaration, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: DNF
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Eddie | Coach | ✓ | ||
| Elena | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Coach | ✓ | ||
| Pia | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY
1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION
1800: SKIPPERS' MEETING
FRIDAY (Preliminary Start Times to be updated)
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
1915 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.
Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)
- Eddie bring lunch for Friday
- Peter bring lunch ingredients for Saturday (Only needed if delayed return)
- Bill brings bag salad will add chicken strips and craisons, (pre-cooked and mix in a baggie on boat) , rolls for Sat dinner
- Peter brings hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola for Sat breakfast
- Youth bring fruit, juice boxes & snacks
- Bill bring beverages, coffee & cream for coffee
- Bill will have 6 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 |
| Eddie | 2nd | Aft | Aft | Aft | Aft | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Aft | Aft | Aft | xxx | xxx | xxx |
| Peter | 1st | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx |
| Elena | 2nd | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx |
| Lukas | 2nd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx |
| Pia | 1st | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | xxx |
| Kevin | 1st | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Bow | Bow | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx |
Post # 5819
8/15/2026
J/109 North American Championship
Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue tech shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue tech shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Dan Burns | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| HannahM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Sun 9 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Sunday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts
8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.
9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat. We'll rig and head out to the starting area.
11:00 First Warning Signal: Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions. There is no warning signal after 2pm Sunday
After racing: We'll return to the dock and go to the awards.
Post # 6018
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