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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
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YCTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastToday! Sun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT Club Website: Beth Furey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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
Deliver New Bedford YC to Navy Marina @ New Bedford YC
Tomorrow! Mon. Aug 10th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Mon. Aug 10th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, 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 | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Deliver 32 NM from New Bedford YC to CHNYC - plan on 6 hours with adverse current,
Post # 5852JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 2 days Tue. Aug 11th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 11th @ 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
| 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 | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | Depends on Shoulder check up | |
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 5, 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 # 5874Familiarization for Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 3 days Wed. Aug 12th, 2026 @ 4:00PM - 6:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Aug 12th @ 4:00PM 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 | ✓ | ||
| Eddie | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Elena | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Pia | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 3:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.
Post # 5843Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 5 days Fri. 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, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, 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 |
| 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
Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J/109 North American Championship J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YCTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastToday! Sun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT Club Website: Beth Furey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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J/109 North American ChampionshipBe at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
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, 3 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Aug 8th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
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, 3 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
Sat 8 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Saturday is Vento Solare Green Hoodies
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.
After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the NBYC Regatta party that starts at 5:00pm. Food & drink are only available at the party.
1700 Tent Opens for NBYC Annual Regatta Party: There will also be a regatta party Saturday night for all participants with live music and an assortment of food stations! Tickets will be available for purchase when you get off the water on Saturday.
Post # 6017
/ 4 of 6
J/109 North American ChampionshipBe at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 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, 3 of 6, 2 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastFri. Aug 7th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 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, 3 of 6, 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 | ✓ | ||
| 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
Fri 7 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Friday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts
We need to figure out a lunch plan - there are sandwich shops near the club.
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: This is it! racing starts. Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions.
After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the J/109 Class party that starts at 6:30pm. The uniform is Blue Vento Solare polo shirts. I have party/dinner tickets for all. J/109 Dinner Menu Smoked fish dip, Caesar Salad, Hanger steak, Marinated chicken breast, Swordfish skewers, Mango Salsa, chimichurri, Corn on the cob with chili lime butter, Assorted Deserts
Post # 6016/ 4 of 6
JYC Summer SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 4th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 10 of 11
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 4th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 4th @ 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: 10 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 |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Mast | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| 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 on the causeway to drive on base (with your picture ID)
Post # 5873Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 2 of 5
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 2 of 5
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island
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
Start @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island
Buy tickets for the BBQ - Bill has tickets for all
Logistics Information
- Staying on a mooring - will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
- Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
- Sue bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
- We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore (some yogurt & granola will be on the boat)
- We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
- Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
- Cooler will be on the boat for beverages - seltzer & beer
- Beach day Sunday - party with other crews
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5815
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