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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
Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTomorrow! Sat. Aug 22nd, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 22nd @ 8:00AM 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 | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Headsail Trimmer | +Pit | ✓ | |
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sophie | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race
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
Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.
Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5820JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 4 days Tue. Aug 25th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 25th @ 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 |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, 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 # 5876JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 11 days Tue. Sep 1st, 2026 @ 5:15PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Sep 1st @ 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 |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | +2 Texas Tuesday BBQ | |
| Elena | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Mast | Tactics | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Crew | ? | i am arriving back from SA if the plane is not delayed i can make it | |
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 1) | ||||
JYC Fall Series starts Tuesday 1 September, the Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
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
Texas Tuesday gathering at Almondy In with Leading Edge crew afterwards. Indicate number attending in crew comment box.
Post # 5862Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 16 days Sun. Sep 6th, 2026 @ 9:45AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 6th @ 9:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Conanicut YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:30 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
Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat.
Dock time - 0945
Warning Signal for First Start: 1055 (slowest boats)
Go to Party at CYC 1630
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 23 days Sun. Sep 13th, 2026 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 13th @ 12:30PM 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 | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ? | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 2) | ||||
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 # 5822Recent Results
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JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 18th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 18th @ 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 | ✓ | ||
| ChrisB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Elena | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Trainee | Train on Foredeck | ✓ | |
| PeterG | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | Train Lukas | ✓ | |
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker 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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5875Ida Lewis Distance Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
Club Website: Ida Lewis YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, ILDR Course Booklet, ILDR Finish Line Declaration, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: DNF
Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastFri. Aug 14th, 2026 @ 10:00AM - Aug 15th 11:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 14th @ 10:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Ida Lewis YCRegistration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, ILDR Course Booklet, ILDR Finish Line Declaration, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: DNF
| 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 | Coach | ✓ | ||
| Elena | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Coach | ✓ | ||
| Pia | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
THURSDAY
1500 – 1800: REGISTRATION
1800: SKIPPERS' MEETING
FRIDAY (Preliminary Start Times to be updated)
ORC 1 Warning Signal 1100 hours
ORC 2 Warning Signal 1110 hours
PHRF Double-Handed Warning Signal 1120 hours
PHRF Aloha Warning Signal 1130 hours
PHRF Coronet Warning Signal 1140 hours, Start 1145 Hours
PHRF Bagheera Warning Signal 1150 hours
ALL CLASSES
1900 TIME LIMIT
1915 THE AWARDS CEREMONY for ALL CLASSES.
Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)
- Eddie bring lunch for Friday
- Peter bring lunch ingredients for Saturday (Only needed if delayed return)
- Bill brings bag salad will add chicken strips and craisons, (pre-cooked and mix in a baggie on boat) , rolls for Sat dinner
- Peter brings hard boiled eggs, yogurt, granola for Sat breakfast
- Youth bring fruit, juice boxes & snacks
- Bill bring beverages, coffee & cream for coffee
- Bill will have 6 gallons in water jugs - everyone bring their own water bottle
Watchbill & Berth Assignments (On watch starting hour with x, off watch hour following x)
1st, 2nd = meal sitting
Aft, Port, Stbd, Bow = rack assignments for sleep
| Meal | 2000 | 2100 | 2200 | 2300 | 2400 | 0100 | 0200 | 0300 | 0400 | 0500 | 0600 | 0700 | 0800 | 0900 | |
| Bill | 1st | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Aft | Aft | Aft | Aft | xxx | xxx | xxx | Aft | Aft | xxx |
| Eddie | 2nd | Aft | Aft | Aft | Aft | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Aft | Aft | Aft | xxx | xxx | xxx |
| Peter | 1st | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx |
| Elena | 2nd | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx |
| Lukas | 2nd | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx |
| Pia | 1st | xxx | xxx | Port | Port | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Port | xxx |
| Kevin | 1st | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | Bow | Bow | xxx | xxx | Stbd | Stbd | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx |
Post # 5819
8/15/2026
J/109 North American Championship
Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue tech shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSun. Aug 9th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sun. Aug 9th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue tech shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 4 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
| 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 | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Sun 9 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Sunday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts
8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.
9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat. We'll rig and head out to the starting area.
11:00 First Warning Signal: Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions. There is no warning signal after 2pm Sunday
After racing: We'll return to the dock and go to the awards.
Post # 6018
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J/109 North American ChampionshipBe at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Aug 8th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Sat. Aug 8th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Green Hoodies
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
| 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 | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Sat 8 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Saturday is Vento Solare Green Hoodies
8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.
9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat. We'll rig and head out to the starting area.
11:00 First Warning Signal: Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions.
After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the NBYC Regatta party that starts at 5:00pm. Food & drink are only available at the party.
1700 Tent Opens for NBYC Annual Regatta Party: There will also be a regatta party Saturday night for all participants with live music and an assortment of food stations! Tickets will be available for purchase when you get off the water on Saturday.
Post # 6017
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J/109 North American ChampionshipBe at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6, 2 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC
TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastFri. Aug 7th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT
Be at New Bedford YC - Fri. Aug 7th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA
Club Website: Beth FureyRegistration: Clubspot Link
Uniform: Blue Tech Shirts
Amendment 1, Appendix A Courses, Attachment 1 Dick Fontaine Marks, Crew List, Declare Sails, Dick Fontaine Memorial Regatta Scratch Sheet, Dick Fontaine Selected Courses, Event Schedule, Event Timeline, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, J109 SI Amendment 2, Measurement Checklist, NBYC Logistics, NBYC Logistics and Visitor Information, NoR, Party Info, Race Circles, Regatta Menu Info, Regatta Timeline, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6, 3 of 6, 2 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
| 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 | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| TreyJ | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Olivia | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club
Fri 7 August: Plan on being ready to head to the boat at 0900 - Uniform for Friday is Vento Solare Blue Tech Shirts
We need to figure out a lunch plan - there are sandwich shops near the club.
8:00 Light Breakfast at NBYC: For those who desire NBYC has a light breakfast available at the club.
9:00 Boat Call: Be ready to board launch to boat. We'll rig and head out to the starting area.
11:00 First Warning Signal: This is it! racing starts. Expect anywhere up to 3 windward - leeward races per day based on conditions.
After racing: We'll return to the dock and get cleaned up for the J/109 Class party that starts at 6:30pm. The uniform is Blue Vento Solare polo shirts. I have party/dinner tickets for all. J/109 Dinner Menu Smoked fish dip, Caesar Salad, Hanger steak, Marinated chicken breast, Swordfish skewers, Mango Salsa, chimichurri, Corn on the cob with chili lime butter, Assorted Deserts
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