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Apr 15 2024
Vento Solare Splashed 2024
Vento Solare launched at Borden Light Marina on 15 April The wet and wild March potentially pushed the launch date out, but over the past week the weather cooperated. It was warm enough to do the cosmetic gelcoat touchup that was on the list. Thanks go to Gardner Howe for stepping up with hull waxing and wet sanding. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-splashed-2024/
Apr 15 2023
Vento Solare Splashed 2023
Vento Solare is finally launched! Normally this is just a check in the box but this year a major milestone. The week prior to Easter I felt miserable and had no energy. After a couple of calls to the doctor on separate days, I went to the Emergency room at Newport Hospital on Friday and ended up spending 5 days over Easter in the ICU being treated for pneumonia. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-splashed-2023/
Jul 08 2022
Spinnaker Test Results
Vento Solare has a new North Sails 2022 Class A2 spinnaker that we used the first day at the Cedar Point OD regatta where we were not happy with how it projected. It was a light air day (winds less than 8 kts). The 2nd day we used the North Sails 2016 Class A2 spinnaker and liked how it projected better but winds were 10 to 12 kts. …
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Upcoming Events
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastToday! Sat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 # 5815Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 2 days Mon. Aug 3rd, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Champlin's Marina - Mon. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT
80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, 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 | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island
Start @ 1030 by R "2" Northwest of the New Harbor entrance
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5816JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 3 days Tue. 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
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, 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 # 5873Deliver from Newport to New Bedford YC @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 4 days Wed. Aug 5th, 2026 @ 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Aug 5th @ 8:45AM 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 | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Crew | ? | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Deliver 32 NM to New Bedford YC - plan on 6 hours with adverse current.
NBYC monitors VHF 68.
New Bedford YC
208 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Tel (508) 997.0762
Post # 5851Crew Practice - J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 5 days Thu. Aug 6th, 2026 @ 2:30PM - 5:30PM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Thu. Aug 6th @ 2:30PM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Crew List, Declare Sails, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, Measurement Checklist, NoR, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Visitor Information for Regatta
| 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 | Floater | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Standby Crew | ? | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Crew Practice - Boat will be at New Bedford YC
Post # 6015Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jul 28th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 28th @ 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 | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday Party | |
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| JohnN | Mast | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | Pit too | ✓ | -unfortunately, can't make it to Texas Tuesday |
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | Maybe 1 for TT - Picking up Hannah from BOS after sailing, so timing dependent / likely just for a short bit | |
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | 1 Texas Tuesday | |
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, 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 Peter Teague 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 BBQ at Almondy Inn after racing. Please update the crew comment with the number attending.
Post # 5872New England Solo/Twin
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 24th @ 10:30AM EDT
Club Website: Newport YC
Registration: Clubspot Link
2026 New England Solo/Twin Notice of Race, 2026 New England Solo/Twin Schedule, 2026 S/T Required Safety Equipment Checksheet, 2026 Sailing Instructions, Class Scratch Sheet, Crew List, Event Documents, Notice Board, Race Log, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 4 of 4
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA NortheastFri. Jul 24th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - Jul 25th 12:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 24th @ 10:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Newport YCRegistration: Clubspot Link
2026 New England Solo/Twin Notice of Race, 2026 New England Solo/Twin Schedule, 2026 S/T Required Safety Equipment Checksheet, 2026 Sailing Instructions, Class Scratch Sheet, Crew List, Event Documents, Notice Board, Race Log, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 4 of 4
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 1 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 0) | ||||
New England Solo Twin Regatta
Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC
Fri @ 0800 Deadline for registering any changes in crew list and Breakfast
Fri @ 0900 Skippers' Meeting, Newport Yacht Club (mandatory attendance)
Fri @ 1155 Warning signal for the first class start
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)
7/25/2026
/ 4 of 4
New York YC Race Week
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 18th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Uniform: Thurs, Sat - Blue Tech Shirts | Fri, Sun - Green hoodies
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 11 of 12, 7 of 12
Recurring dates 7/18, 7/19
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSat. Jul 18th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 18th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Uniform: Thurs, Sat - Blue Tech Shirts | Fri, Sun - Green hoodies
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 11 of 12, 7 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 | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | |
| LisaM | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | |
| Olivia | Stay Ashore | Boat full | X | Can only make it on Thursday. |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Saturday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner
Sunday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Awards Ceremony
7/19/2026
/ Class: 9 of 12
New York YC Race WeekBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 10 of 12, 9 of 12
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastFri. Jul 17th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 10 of 12, 9 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 | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Friday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
New York YC Race WeekBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 6 of 12, 6 of 12
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastThu. Jul 16th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 6 of 12, 6 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 | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Roan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 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 on the causeway to drive on base.
Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.
Wednesday:
- 1600-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
Thursday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
Friday:
- 0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Post Race Social
Saturday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- 1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner
Sunday:
- 1100 First Warning Signal
- Following Racing Awards Ceremony
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