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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. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/plan-b-sailing-starts-for-2020/
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, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-but-2020-season-on-hold/
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 Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastToday! Tue. May 26th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 26th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ? | |
| LisaM | Standby Crew | on call if needed | ✓ | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2) | ||||
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
Post # 5864JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 7 days Tue. Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 2nd @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterG | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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
Post # 5865Pleasure Sail / Delivery to Tiverton @ Navy Marina Slip A49
In 10 days Fri. Jun 5th, 2026 @ 2:00PM - 4:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 5th @ 2:00PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Beatrice | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 3 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Deliver to Tiverton Boathouse Restaurant (401.624.6300). Beverages on Vento Solare & dinner at the Boathouse after the delivery.
Dinner reservations for 5:30 @ Boathouse
All meet 1330 at Boathouse Restaurant, 227 Schooner Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878 - We'll ride to Navy Base in one car so after the sail, cars are available in Tiverton.
Post # 5839Around Aquidneck/Spring Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 11 days Sat. Jun 6th, 2026 @ 8:30AM - 3:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 6th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Crew | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 3) | ||||
Boat will be at the Boathouse Restaurant Saturday morning. I will email to confirm location on Friday night. Be at boat 0830 sharp Saturday morning for a 10:30am start off Hog Island. Party at Tiverton YC after race, then an evening sail back to Navy Base. Let me know in the crew comment who will join for the return sail.
I'll have beer & water on the boat - everyone please pack your own lunch and bring a refillable water bottle.
Delivering the boat back to Newport after the party.
We will race with the OD jib, OD kite for a spinnaker rating of PHRF 75.
Start @ 1030 by G3 Gong Fl Green 4sec SSE of Hog Island Light
See the Race Page for details
Party at Tiverton YC after the race.
Post # 5807Deliver from Tiverton to Navy Marina @ Tiverton YC
In 12 days Sun. Jun 7th, 2026 @ 12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
Be at Tiverton YC - Sun. Jun 7th @ 12:00PM EDT
58 Riverside Dr, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Crew | ✓ | ||
| Ellie | Crew | ? | ||
| LisaM | Crew | ? | ||
| Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 2) | ||||
Post # 5840
Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Spring Series JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. May 19th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 19th @ 5:15PM EDT Club Website: Jamestown YC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Pit | ✓ | ||
| JohnN | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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
Post # 5863Twenty Hundred Club Bridge Fiasco
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 16th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 4 of 6
Twenty Hundred Club Bridge Fiasco @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. May 16th, 2026 @ 8:00AM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. May 16th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubNotice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 4 of 6
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Francesco | Main Trimmer | Pit too. | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Sophie | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Standby Crew | On call if needed | ? | can come if you need me but wouldn't mind the day off |
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1) | ||||
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
Everyone please bring your own lunch and any snacks for the day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. I will have water jugs to refill them. I will also have beer, ginger beer and rum onboard.
First start 0935 (our start is at 0950) @ Vicinity of Halfway Rock.
Sail plan: One Design Jib, Class A2 Spinnaker (PHRF 75)
Post # 5805JYC Spring SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 12th @ 5:15PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 1 of 3
JYC Spring Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. May 12th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. May 12th @ 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: 1 of 3
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| Name | Position | Assignment | Avail | Comment |
| Beatrice | Jib Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| BillW | Pit | Tactics too | ✓ | |
| KristinP | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| PeterT | Mast | ✓ | ||
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, 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 on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5804JYC Fall SeriesBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT
Club 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
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Oct 5th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Jamestown YCRegistration: Link
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 2 of 8
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| 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, 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, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
Race Results: 3 of 6
| Crew Color Codes: Green=Confirmed, Yellow=Maybe, Grey=Verify, Red=Not Available | ||||
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 8, Maybe: 0) | ||||
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
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