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Sep 12 2020
Vento Solare Featured in North Sails News
– Great Vento Solare Program Coverage –
Recently I was contacted by North Sails marketing and asked if they could take some video and interview the crew after the Conanicut Around the Island Race. Before and during the race, the North Sails team shot video from both a drone and on the water. After the race, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-featured-in-north-sails-news/
Aug 16 2020
Ida Lewis Distance Race Podium Finish
Crew – Eric, Gardner, Andrew, Bill, Mary & Roland with the traditional bottle of bubbly after the finish
Vento Solare placed 3rd in the Aloha Class (PHRF 55+) with an elapsed time of 5:07:40 (corrected time 5:19:58) using the J/109 One Design PHRF 75 rating. The 2020 Ida Lewis Distance Race was a little different this year. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/ida-lewis-distance-race-podium-finish/
Aug 11 2020
Vento Solare featured in North Sails News
There is a great picture of Vento Solare from the 2019 Ida Lewis Distance Race on the lead in to the North Sails News with an article How to Improve Your Tacks. It is posted below for your reading pleasure.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TACKS
Prioritizing Your Upwind Technique Can Make Or Break Your Race Result
2019 IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE
The most important element of upwind boat handling is tacking, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-featured-in-north-sail-news/
Upcoming Events
Vento Solare Splash @ Borden Light MarinaIn 4 days Mon. Apr 27th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 9:00AM EDT Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon. Apr 27th @ 8:00AM EDT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Skipper | ✓ | ||
| AlexB | Crew | ? | ||
| Ellie | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Francesco | Crew | X | pending on lectures calendar | |
| Gardner | Not Assigned | X | ||
| GerryO | Not Assigned | X | In Connecticut | |
| JohnN | Crew | X | ||
| LisaM | Not Assigned | X | ||
| MattG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Total Crew: 2 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Fall River High Tide 5:29am
Post # 5850Pleasure Sail & Deliver BLM to Navy Marina @ Borden Light Marina
TAGS: 20HCIn 5 days Tue. Apr 28th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - 3:00PM EDT
Be at Borden Light Marina - Tue. Apr 28th @ 10:30AM EDT
1 Ferry St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Skipper | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ? | Depending on return from Ct | |
| Ellie | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Francesco | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Gardner | Not Assigned | X | ||
| JohnN | Crew | X | ||
| LisaM | Not Assigned | X | ||
| MattG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Meet 10am at Navy Marina or 10:30 at Borden Light Marina per assignments in crew list.
We'll get delivered in one car to BLM so no cars are stranded.
Everyone bring a water bottle Bill will have sandwiches and snacks. Beer and seltzer are in the reefer.
Should be a nice cruise from Borden Light to the Navy Marina.
Post # 5835Crew Practice @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYCIn 5 days Tue. Apr 28th, 2026 @ 5:00PM - 7:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Apr 28th @ 5:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Crew | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ? | Depending on return from Ct | |
| Ellie | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Gardner | Not Assigned | X | ||
| JohnN | Crew | X | ||
| MattG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterG | Crew | X | War College Class | |
| Sue O | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 10 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Note: We will have extra people onboard and will rotate through for training evolutions. Normally we limit max crew to 8 (7 for OD events). For training will have 10 and may put 2 below on rotational basis.
Homework Assignment: Please review this presentation on using the instruments - J/109 Vento Solare Crew Training for B&G Instruments
Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:15pm.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 4:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot so Lisa Molinari may drive you on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base
Walk through settings on dock, then leave dock @ 5:15pm sharp.
--Practice upwind settings, tacks, calling wind and shifts, crew communications, jib trim and inhaul settings
--Spinnaker sets, jybes, downwind settings, crew communications
--Dust off the cob webs and instruct new crew on Vento Solare race routine and instruments
Using One Design Class Sails
Post # 5836Instrument Calibration @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 6 days Wed. Apr 29th, 2026 @ 1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Apr 29th @ 1:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| AlexB | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Skipper | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Francesco | Crew | X | ||
| Gardner | Not Assigned | X | ||
| JohnN | Not Assigned | X | ||
| LisaM | Not Assigned | X | ||
| MattG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Total Crew: 5 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 0) | ||||
- Compass (offset & deviation circles)
- Speed Log (measured distance)
- Wind Angle (offset & check tack to tack)
Crew Practice @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYCIn 12 days Tue. May 5th, 2026 @ 4:45PM - 6:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 5th @ 4:45PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Crew | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Crew | ? | ||
| Ellie | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Gardner | Not Assigned | X | ||
| MattG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterG | Crew | X | War Colllege Class | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | X | Work trip | |
| Sue O | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Note: We will have extra people onboard and will rotate through for training evolutions. Normally we limit max crew to 8 (7 for OD events). For training will have 10 and may put 2 below on rotational basis.
Homework Assignment: Please review this presentation on using the instruments - J/109 Vento Solare Crew Training for B&G Instruments
Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:15pm.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 4:30 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
Walk through settings on dock, then leave dock @ 5:15pm sharp.
--Practice upwind settings, tacks, calling wind and shifts, crew communications, jib trim and inhaul settings
--Spinnaker sets, jybes, downwind settings, crew communications
--Dust off the cob webs and instruct new crew on Vento Solare race routine and instruments
Using One Design Class Sails
Post # 5837Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Oct 5th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Pit | Tactics | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | + Shirley | |
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| AlexB | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Andrew | Pit | X | ||
| ChrisB | Crew | X | Soccer... | |
| Ellie | Crew | X | ||
| Francesco | Not Assigned | X | NYC | |
| Gardner | Mast | X | ||
| KristinP | Crew | X | ||
| LisaM | Crew | X | ||
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| SteveC | Headsail Trimmer | X | I appologize for the late change of status. Good luck Sunday. | |
| Wendy | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 # 5609/ 2 of 8
JYC Fall SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 3 of 6
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 3 of 6
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| AlexB | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Pit | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Andrew | Pit | X | ||
| ChrisB | Crew | X | Soccer | |
| Ellie | Crew | X | ||
| Gardner | Mast | X | ||
| KristinP | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| RolandH | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Wayne | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Wendy | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5608Sail for Hope
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT
Club Website: Sail Newport
Registration: Link
25 Sail for Hope SIs, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1545, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1645, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 1830, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 2200, 2025 Sail for Hope Overall PHRF Spinnaker Division Standings, Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1505, Class Splits, Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Multi-Hull Results, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Pictures, RC Announcements, Sail for Hope Class list as of 25 Sept. at 1415, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, South Bay Race Chart, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 6 of 10
Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Sail NewportRegistration: Link
25 Sail for Hope SIs, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1545, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1645, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 1830, 2025 Sail for Hope Class List as of Sept. 26 at 2200, 2025 Sail for Hope Overall PHRF Spinnaker Division Standings, Class List as of Sept. 25 at 1505, Class Splits, Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Multi-Hull Results, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Pictures, RC Announcements, Sail for Hope Class list as of 25 Sept. at 1415, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, South Bay Race Chart, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 6 of 10
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| DaveD | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Eric | Pit | Tactics | ✓ | |
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| AlexB | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Andrew | Pit | X | ||
| Beatrice | Mast | X | ||
| ChrisB | Foredeck | X | Soccer rescheduling chaos! | |
| Ellie | Crew | X | ||
| Francesco | Crew | X | waiting for travel plan | |
| Gardner | Mast | X | ||
| PeterG | Not Assigned | X | ||
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| RolandH | Not Assigned | X | ||
| SarahW | Headsail Trimmer | X | ||
| Wayne | Not Assigned | X | In Richmond | |
| Wendy | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base (Kristen, Gerry, Sue, Dave) please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill 401.225.2271 when you are 5 minutes out so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base
1055 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island - Vento Solare in Class 3 - warning 1105, start 1110
Party after racing at Newport Shipyard (Bill purchased 8 tickets for Self & Crew). Bring refillable water bottle and lunch.
Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, Better Bay Alliance and Sail Newport Financial Aid Fund) at this link. When making a donation put J/109 Vento Solare in the boat name field. Pass this on to friends and families.
Post # 5623
/ 6 of 10
JYC Fall SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 10
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 21st, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 10
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Pit | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Mast | ? | ||
| AlexB | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Andrew | Pit | X | ||
| Beatrice | Mast | X | ||
| ChrisB | Crew | X | Soccer | |
| Ellie | Crew | X | ||
| Francesco | Not Assigned | X | Out of Newport | |
| Gardner | Mast | X | ||
| LisaM | Crew | X | Sorry, flying to TX -- work trip! | |
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Wayne | Not Assigned | X | At cutty | |
| Wendy | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1) | ||||
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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5607Fall Race around Prudence
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Race Results, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times
Race Results: Race Abandoned
Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRegistration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Race Results, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times
Race Results: Race Abandoned
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Verify, Red=Not Available, White=Maybe. | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Andrew | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Sue O | Spinnaker Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| AlexB | Not Assigned | X | ||
| ChrisB | Crew | X | ||
| Ellie | Crew | X | ||
| Gardner | Mast | X | ||
| GerryO | Main Trimmer | X | Fireball | |
| LisaM | Squirrel | X | Sorry but I have to be at an event for our nonprofit in MA on this date! | |
| PeterT | Not Assigned | X | ||
| RolandH | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Wayne | Not Assigned | X | ||
| Wendy | Crew | X | ||
| Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Bring your refillable water bottle and lunch.
Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island
Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor
Post # 5562
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