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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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/approaching-end-of-season/
Apr 01 2021
Vento Solare Launched – March 2021!
A first in the record books for Vento Solare. We splashed on 30 March 2021 – the first time ever we’ve made a March launch date. Unfortunately the early launch date doesn’t provide immediate sailing gratification. There is still plenty of storm damage work to be done. The early launch was enabled by some warm weather windows that permitted completing the bottom repairs. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-march-2021/
Mar 02 2021
March Comes in like a Lion with some damage
Borden Light Marina called me at 10:30 on March 2nd to let me know that Vento Solare had rolled off the stands during the ongoing wind storm we’re having. I went to the marina and took some pictures. After the wind subsides, they will move the crane and trailer to put the boat back on the stands. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/march-comes-in-like-a-lion/
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Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. October 9th, 2021 @ 8:00 AMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat October 9th @ 8:00AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 9/6/2021 Uniform: orange shirts blue vests Saturday, white shirts blue vests for party Sunday. Bring grey crew jackets, Notice of Race, Event Website: Newport YC (Roy Guay)
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Lay Day on BI @ Payne's DockSun. October 10th, 2021 @ 8:00 AMBe at Payne's Dock - Sun October 10th @ 8:00AMUniform: orange shirts blue vests Saturday, white shirts blue vests for party Sunday. Bring grey crew jackets Event Website: Newport YC (Roy Guay)
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Cruise BI to Newport @ Payne's DockMon. October 11th, 2021 @ 8:00 AMBe at Payne's Dock - Mon October 11th @ 8:00AMEvent Website: Newport YC (Roy Guay)
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Sail for Pride Sail for Pride @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. September 11th, 2021 @ 9:30 AM Traditional around the island race. Post-race party at Newport Shipyard after the race - Bill has tickets for all! Roland please meet Tim, Matt C. & Matt Z. 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.1045 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island Current slack at start, build to max ebb ~ 1400, slack ~ 1700. Please bring your own lunch & beverages. We'll celebrate at Newport Shipyard after the race.
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat September 11th @ 9:30AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Uniform: White Shirts, Notice of Race, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: Sail Newport, Race Results: 2 of 11, Series Results: 5 of 51 Fleet
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Conanicut ATI Race Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sun. September 5th, 2021 @ 9:45 AM Conanicut Around the Island Race with party at CYC afterwards (Bill has 7 tickets). A great menu for the party! Matt C. & Matt Z. please meet Gardner 9:30 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Please bring your own lunch & beverages. Note: There is a chance that Bill & Roland may not get back in time from the Stamford-Vineyard race on Alliance to do the ATI race. I will text the crew 1st thing Sunday morning to let everyone know. If that happens, We still have the party tickets and will go to the party at CYC @ 1630. Schedule: Sails & Rating: J/109 PHRF 75 - Class sails with Code 0
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun September 5th @ 9:45AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Uniform: Orange Shirts, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Event Website: Conanicut YC, Race Results: 5 of 8, Series Results: 38 of 86 Fleet
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JYC Fall Series #1 JYC Fall Series #1 @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. August 31st, 2021 @ 5:15 PM Julija please meet Roland 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue August 31st @ 5:15PMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid, Notice of Race, Event Website: Jamestown YC, Race Results: 6 of 14
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Prince Henry Twenty Hundred Club Race Prince Henry Twenty Hundred Club Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. August 28th, 2021 @ 7:45 AM Andrew, Julija, Matt meet Roland 7:30 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Please be at dock NLT 7:45 am for Crew Brief Everyone please bring your own lunch and beverages. Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry the Navigator Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat August 28th @ 7:45AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes, Scratch Sheet, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: Twenty Hundred Club, Race Results: 5 of 7
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JYC Summer Series #10 JYC Summer Series #10 @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. August 24th, 2021 @ 5:15 PMCynthia please meet Wayne, Julija and Andrew 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Plenty of beer, rum, mixers and snacks on the boat this week so don't bring anything! Party with Leading Edge at Almondy Inn afterwards to celebrate the end of the summer series. Please indicate in crew comments if you will be attending and if bringing someone.Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue August 24th @ 5:15PMEvent Website: Jamestown YC, Race Results: 6 of 10, Series Results: 5 of 9
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