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Bill Kneller
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Jul 06 2022
Physics and Sail Shape
A great tutorial on sail shape and trimming from Adam Walsh.
Quick note on the physics of sail shape. The power (pull) and direction of that power generated by the sail is correlated to the max depth of the sails cord length. Meaning drawing a straight line from tack to clew. At the point that has the max distance is known as max draft . …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/physics-sail-shape/
May 19 2021
Vento Solare New Mast Finally Installed
Vento Solare has a new mast and looks like a proper sailboat again. Pat Tormey and I delivered to Hinckley on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 May in preparation for scheduled mast stepping first thing Thursday morning. When we arrived the crane crew was sitting idle waiting to step the masts on two boats that still hadn’t been moved out of the shed. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-new-mast-finally-installed/
Feb 01 2021
Vento Solare Featured on 2021 Ida Lewis Distance Race Poster
J/109 Vento Solare is featured in the poster for the 2021 Ida Lewis Distance Race along with our friends on J/109 Leading Edge and J/122 Moxiee. The 2021 race is on our sailing calendar and we are registered.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Barby MacGowan, Media Pro International, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/2021-ida-lewis-distance-race-poster/
Upcoming Events
View Bermuda Race Start @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tomorrow! Fri. Jun 19th, 2026 @ 12:00PM - 2:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 19th @ 12:00PM EDT Club Website: CCA & RBYC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Cindy | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| JulieM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Crew | ✓ | +Erin and Ollie | |
| Beatrice | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Enjoy the sun and watch our friends to wish them a great trip to Bermuda. Food and beverages will be coordinated with crew assignments by name. The starts are between 1:00 to 3:00pm.
We will return to the Navy Marina no later than 3:00 to drop off those who don't want to do the delivery to Tiverton.
Post # 5892JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 5 days Tue. Jun 23rd, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 23rd @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: 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 | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | If not racing Newport Bermuda | |
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | Can sail if shoulder issue solved | |
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 7, 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 # 5867JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 12 days Tue. Jun 30th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 30th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: 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 | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, 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 to on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5868JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 19 days Tue. Jul 7th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 7th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: 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 | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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 to on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5869JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 26 days Tue. Jul 14th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 14th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: 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 | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| MattG | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, 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 # 5870Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jun 16th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 16th @ 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 |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | 1 for Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| Francesco | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 2 for TT | |
| GerryO | Pit | ✓ | 1 for BBQ | |
| PeterG | Mast | ✓ | 2 for Texas Tuesday | |
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | 2 for TT | |
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for BBQ | |
| KristinP | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| SarahW | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2) | ||||
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.
Texas Tuesday party with Leading Edge at Almondy Inn after racing. Please put in crew comment if you are attending and if bringing a significant other.
Post # 5810New York YC Annual Regatta
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 3 of 16, 6 of 16
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSun. Jun 14th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 3 of 16, 6 of 16
| 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 | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Francesco | Tactician | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Pit | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| LisaM | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 11 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker) and in the PHRF Spinnaker Class
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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;
/ Class: 7 of 16
New York YC Annual RegattaBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 13th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts, Blue Polo for Dinner
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 9 of 16, 13 of 16
New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSat. Jun 13th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 13th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts, Blue Polo for Dinner
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 9 of 16, 13 of 16
| 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 | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Francesco | Tactician | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Pit | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| LisaM | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 11 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker) and in the PHRF Spinnaker Class
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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;
172nd Annual Regatta Dinner on Saturday, June 13th. Cocktails will be at 1800 with dinner following at 1930. Dress is Smart Casual
Post # 5916New York YC Annual Regatta Around the IslandBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Link
Uniform: Sailing - any Vento Solare shirt, After Party - Texas Attire (no Denim)
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 20 of 20
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastFri. Jun 12th, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: New York YCRegistration: Link
Uniform: Sailing - any Vento Solare shirt, After Party - Texas Attire (no Denim)
Bulletin #1, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entry Form, Great Corinthian Trophy Team List, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Regatta WhatsApp Link, Registration List, Rolex Cup Entry Form, Rolex Cup Team List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, WhatsApp Chat
Race Results: 20 of 20
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Eddie | Pit | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| WillS | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday
Vento Solare is PHRF 72 (big spinnaker)
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
All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat.
The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day
The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in ORC,
One-Design classes, Classics (Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker), Multihulls, PHRF Navigators
(Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker).
● Racing may consist of the following:
﹣ Drop mark races on Rhode Island Sound or Narragansett Bay;
﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions;
/ Class: 20 of 20, Fleet: 50 of 143
JYC Spring SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 9th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 7 of 11
JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jun 9th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 9th @ 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: 7 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 |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | 1 for CYC Party | |
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | 2 for party | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | 0 | |
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | 1 for party | |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, 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
JYC party at Conanicut YC after racing. Please put in crew comment if you are attending and if bringing a significant other. You can order dinner and beverages off the CYC menu.
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