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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 a sunny day to Newport. …
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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
- Sailing on hold through end of May
- Update Availability for Revised Schedule
Thanks to those who helped with Spring Preps
First and foremost, …
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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 the hull. …
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Upcoming Events
JYC Awards Banquet @ Quonset O ClubIn 23 days Sat. Nov 22nd, 2025 @ 5:30PM - 10:30PM ESTBe at Quonset O Club - Sat. Nov 22nd @ 5:30PM EST200 Lt James Brown Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: No
First one there please grab a table for the group!Join the Vento Solare crew at the 2025 awards banquet. Bill & Cindy are heading out on a cruise and need the crew to pick up the fall series award. Tickets are $55 per person and may be purchased at this link.
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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 EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 2 of 8, Series Results: 2 of 8
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 basePost # 5609 | 10/5/2025 | 2 of 8 / 2 of 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 3 of 6
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 basePost # 5608 | 9/28/2025 | 3 of 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $555 9/6/2025 Class Splits, Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, Pictures, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 6 of 10
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 base1055 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 | 9/27/2025 | 6 of 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 21st, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 2 of 10
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 basePost # 5607 | 9/21/2025 | 2 of 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fall Race around Prudence Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times Race Results: Race Abandoned
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 | 9/20/2025 | Race Abandoned | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pictures from Pat & Sue for the last sail of the season from the Navy marina to Borden Light.
Pictures from Block Island Steve
This photo from Block Island Steve
98TH CONANICUT YACHT CLUB AROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Great time on the water today and after at the CYC awards party. Third place finish in a class with 11 boats.
These pictures taken by Block Island Steve after the start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race.
Henry & Matt Trimming
Henry Trimming
Elena Trimming