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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, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-cozy-for-winter-2024-25/
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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-12-april-2022/
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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/approaching-end-of-season/
Upcoming Events
JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 6 days Tue. May 26th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 26th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ? | |
| LisaM | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 10 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 2) | ||||
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
Post # 5864JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 13 days Tue. Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 2nd @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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
Post # 5865Pleasure Sail / Delivery to Tiverton @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 16 days Fri. Jun 5th, 2026 @ 2:00PM - 4:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 5th @ 2:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Deliver to Tiverton Boathouse Restaurant (401.624.6300). Beverages on Vento Solare & dinner at the Boathouse after the delivery.
Dinner reservations for 5:30 @ Boathouse
All meet 1330 at Boathouse Restaurant, 227 Schooner Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878 - We'll ride to Navy Base in one car so after the sail, cars are available in Tiverton.
Post # 5839Around Aquidneck/Spring Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 17 days Sat. Jun 6th, 2026 @ 8:30AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 6th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Boat will be at the Boathouse Restaurant Saturday morning. I will email to confirm location on Friday night. Be at boat 0830 sharp Saturday morning for a 10:30am start off Hog Island. Party at Tiverton YC after race, then an evening sail back to Navy Base. Let me know in the crew comment who will join for the return sail.
I'll have beer & water on the boat - everyone please pack your own lunch and bring a refillable water bottle.
Delivering the boat back to Newport after the party.
We will race with the OD jib, OD kite for a spinnaker rating of PHRF 75.
Start @ 1030 by G3 Gong Fl Green 4sec SSE of Hog Island Light
See the Race Page for details
Party at Tiverton YC after the race.
Post # 5807Deliver from Tiverton to Navy Marina @ Tiverton YC
In 18 days Sun. Jun 7th, 2026 @ 12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
Be at Tiverton YC - Sun. Jun 7th @ 12:00PM EDT
58 Riverside Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Post # 5840
Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Spring Series JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastToday! Tue. May 19th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 19th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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
Post # 5863Twenty Hundred Club Bridge Fiasco
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 16th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 4 of 6
Twenty Hundred Club Bridge Fiasco @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. May 16th, 2026 @ 8:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 16th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 4 of 6
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Main Trimmer | Pit too. | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sophie | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ? | can come if you need me but wouldn't mind the day off |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1) | ||||
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
Everyone please bring your own lunch and any snacks for the day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. I will have water jugs to refill them. I will also have beer, ginger beer and rum onboard.
First start 0935 (our start is at 0950) @ Vicinity of Halfway Rock.
Sail plan: One Design Jib, Class A2 Spinnaker (PHRF 75)
Post # 5805JYC Spring SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 12th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 1 of 3
JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. May 12th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 12th @ 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: 1 of 3
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | Tactics too | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5804JYC Fall SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT
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
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. 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 YCRegistration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 8
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Pit | Tactics | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | + Shirley | |
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 # 5609/ 2 of 8
JYC Fall SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT
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
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. 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 YCRegistration: 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=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | 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) | ||||
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
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