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May 06 2020
Plan B – Sailing Starts for 2020
When “Plan A” fell apart with the Navy Marina restricting boat access until 1 June, we had to find another way to go sailing. A little sleuthing in Newport found that there were slips available for the month of May in downtown Newport. On Tuesday 5 May, Spirit and Vento Solare had a pleasurable sail on …
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Apr 20 2020
Vento Solare Launched but 2020 Season on Hold
The 2020 season was shaping up nicely with boat preps, but the whole Covid 19 situation has really messed up the sailing schedule. The 2020 Season schedule has been updated and is covered at the bottom of this post. In this post: Thanks to those who helped Spring Preps! Launch & Delivery to Newport Complete …
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Mar 21 2020
Spring 2020 Boat Preps with Health Precautions
Vento Solare 2020 preparations are progressing well through the coronavirus pandemic. Bill was safe with a Tyvec suit and full face respirator sanding and painting the bottom. On Friday 20 March, the work team of Erin & Gardner Howe with Mike & Cheryl Marrone practiced safe distancing as everyone maintained 10 foot separation to wax …
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Block Island Twenty Hundred Club Race Block Island Twenty Hundred Club Race @ Block Island Boat BasinMon. August 3rd, 2020 @ 9:15 AM Twenty Hundred Club Race from BI to Newport. Start by R2 New Harbor entrance - Spinnaker A Warning 1045, Start 1050 . Tides - Currents: Hug BI shore after start, current changes flood to ebb ~ noon by 1Bi, ebb currents up bay until slack ~1500 (Slip Reservations at BI Boat Basin) We will be at BI Boat Basin. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle - I will have gallon water containers for refills. Monday:
In addition I'll have trail mix, granola bars, some fruit, chips, and crackers for munching. Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes Uniform: orange shirts Payment Link, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, RaceQs Replay Be at Block Island Boat Basin - Mon August 3rd @ 9:15AMEvent Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRace Results: 3 of 4 Series Results: 3 of 4
| 08/03/2020 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block Island Twenty Hundred Club Race Block Island Twenty Hundred Club Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. August 1st, 2020 @ 9:15 AMMatt please meet Roland 9:00 am at the Courtyard Marriott to be driven on base.Please be at dock NLT 9:15 am for Crew Brief Twenty Hundred Club Race to BI. Race out Saturday and party by the Oar after race. Beach day Sunday, race back Monday.We'll start by Rose Island - Spinnaker A Warning 1035, Start 1040 . Tides - Max ebb @ start, Current by 1Bi will be strong ebb (pushing east) so better to stay well north of it. (Slip Reservations at BI Boat Basin) We will be at BI Boat Basin. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle - I will have gallon water containers for refills. Saturday:
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In addition I'll have trail mix, granola bars, some fruit, chips, and crackers for munching. Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes Uniform: White Shirts Payment Link, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, RaceQs Replay Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat August 1st @ 9:15AMEvent Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRace Results: 2 of 4
| 08/01/2020 | 2 of 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series #6 (revised Covid 19 Schedule) JYC Summer Series #6 (revised Covid 19 Schedule) @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. July 28th, 2020 @ 5:15 PM Andrew please meet Mary 5:00 pm at the Courtyard Marriott to be driven on base.Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Weather Link Registered: No Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue July 28th @ 5:15PMRace Results: Race Abandoned - no wind
| 07/28/2020 | Race Abandoned - no wind | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NE Solo Twin NE Solo Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49Fri. July 24th, 2020 @ 10:15 AM New England Solo Twin Regatta Monitor VHF 72 for announcements Thurs 1900 Zoom Meeting Friday Lunch - Seafood Salad with Cheese on Pita Bread, Pickles, Chips, Fruit Current - slack at start shifting to ebb. Crew: Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Uniform: orange shirts, blue vests, jackets Notice of Race, Safety Check List, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, SI Amendment #1 Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri July 24th @ 10:15AMEvent Website: Newport YC (Roy Guay)Registration: Link Race Results: Retired at midnight with most boats - no wind
| 07/24/2020 | Retired at midnight with most boats - no wind | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series #5 (revised Covid 19 Schedule) JYC Summer Series #5 (revised Covid 19 Schedule) @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. July 21st, 2020 @ 5:15 PM Andrew & Wayne please meet Mary 5:00pm at the Courtyard Marriott to be driven on base.Please be at dock NLT 5:15pm for Crew Brief Weather Link Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue July 21st @ 5:15PMRace Results: 5 of 8
| 07/21/2020 | 5 of 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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