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Apr 11 2019
Vento Solare Launched – April 11th!
The long wait is over. Vento Solare was launched at Borden Light Marina on 11 April. We’ve been ready for over a week but had to wait for a boat getting a new engine that was blocking the travel lift. As soon Vento Solare was launched, a quick sea trial was run to perform initial calibration on the new instruments and autohelm. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-april-11th/
Mar 14 2019
Getting Ready for Spring 2019 Launch
Even though spring doesn’t officially arrive until 20 March, it looks like we’ve broken out of the Arctic chill that was preventing moving forward on projects to get J/109 Vento Solare launched. Thanks to Larry’s help on 14 March, the boat cover is off, the speakers are back on the rail so we have tunes while working, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/getting-ready-for-spring-2019-launch/
Feb 23 2019
Text Messages now Available!
Crew Manager software has been updated to add text messaging notifications in addition to the emails to meet the need for those who rely on text messaging as the primary communications source. If you desire to receive SMS text messages from the J/109 Vento Solare website for Event Reminders, Cancelation Notices, Results Posted, Comments and New or Updated Posts, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/text-messages-now-available/
Recent Results
| Event | Date | Results / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA NortheastSat. Oct 10th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 10th @ 8:00AM EDT Club Website: Newport 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 | ✓ | Staying on boat | |
| KevinC | Crew | ✓ | Return on ferry after race | |
| LisaM | Crew | ✓ | Return on ferry after race | |
| Lukas | Crew | ✓ | Return on ferry after race | |
| MikeB | Crew | ✓ | Return on ferry after race | |
| SarahW | Crew | ✓ | Staying on boat | |
| Sue O | Crew | ✓ | Staying on boat | |
| JohnN | Standby Crew | Boat full, on call | ? | |
| Aiden | Stay Ashore | Sorry - boat full | X | |
| Total Crew: 8 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 1) | ||||
Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker.
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
Staying at Payne's Dock.
- Sarah & Sue- responsible for Appetizer Contest!
- Bill- responsible for Brocktail Contest & Snacks for boat
- Bill will have beverages and stuff for breakfast (yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, coffee).
- Lisa - bring lunch for Saturday.
- Bill brings fender board, long dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and dodger.
Friday
- 6:00pm Skippers Meeting - Get official start times and sailing instructions
Saturday
- 9:00am Start - Newport. The first boat will start at 9:00am, and the rest will follow based on handicap.
- noon - sandwiches on boat
- 6:00pm Finish – New Harbor, Block Island - If you can't finish by 6:00pm give up, turn on your engine and come in for beer.
- 6:30pm Dinner - We will eat in town.
Sunday
- Breakfast stuff available on boat
- 10:00am Brocktail Contest - Brunch cocktails, broadened beyond the Bloody Mary. Bring your own concoction.
- 12:00pm Hors d'oeuvres and Costume Contest - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation! Wear your best costume for a contest with a kid-friendly prize
- 1:00pm Awards - On the dock.
- Depart for Navy Marina immediately after awards
JYC Fall Series
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 4th @ 12:30PM EDT
Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 3 of 6
Series Results: 4 of 6
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Oct 4th, 2026 @ 12:30PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 4th @ 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
Race Results: 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 | ✓ | ||
| Chelsea | Squirrel | ✓ | ||
| Declan | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| MikeB | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| OliviaS | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | ||
| 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 to on the causeway to drive on base
Post # 5879/ 4 of 6
Fall Race around Prudence
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 3rd @ 8:30AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 3 of 10
Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Oct 3rd, 2026 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 3rd @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Race Results: 3 of 10
| 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 |
| Aiden | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | ||
| Declan | Main Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| LisaM | Mast | ✓ | ||
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| OliviaD | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| OliviaS | Pit | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island
Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa 8:15 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 @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor
See the Race Page for details
Post # 582380th Anniversary Race to Mystic
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Sep 18th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Registration: Twenty Hundred Club Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Watch Hill to Mystic GPX File
Race Results: 4 of 10
80th Anniversary Race to Mystic @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastFri. Sep 18th, 2026 @ 8:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Sep 18th @ 8:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRegistration: Twenty Hundred Club Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Watch Hill to Mystic GPX File
Race Results: 4 of 10
| 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 | ✓ | ||
| Buster | Main Trimmer | Not staying on boat | ✓ | |
| RolandH | Foredeck | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | Not staying on boat | ✓ | |
| Sue O | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| Total Crew: 5 (Confirmed: 5, Maybe: 0) | ||||
Twenty Hundred Club 80th Anniversary Race to Mystic
Buster meet Sue @ 0745 by Pass & ID lot to ride in with them. Bill will meet you on the causeway so you may drive on base.
Those staying on the boat bring towel and blanket or sleeping bag. We'll be on the dock with the dodger, shore power and the heater. There are shower facilities and bathrooms on the dock. Accommodations for the weekend:
- Sue - V-Berth
- Roland - main cabin
- Bill & Cindy - aft cabin
- Sarah & Buster - not staying overnight on boat
More info about the weekend:
- I'll have Friday lunch available for all on the boat. Plan on the rest of the meals while on the dock in town. I'll have sandwiches for the trip back Monday. There will be some libations available on the boat.
- Dockage at Mystic Seaport via Dockwa
- Saturday
- 2:00pm Guided Tour - meet at the Masin & Clary deck
- 4:00pm Cocktails on the on the Masin & Clary deck
- 5:00pm Mystic Summer BBQ on the Masin & Clary deck- think elevated BBQ (salads, sirloin burgers, all beef hot dogs, ribs, and BBQ sides, and dessert) and access to a cash bar.
- Mystic Seaport Tours
See the Race Page for details
Post # 5882Conanicut ATI Race
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 6th @ 9:45AM EDT
Club Website: Conanicut YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $185
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 7 of 10
Series Results: Class: 7 of 10,Fleet: 34 of 83
Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49
TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. 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
Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $185
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 7 of 10
Series Results: Class: 7 of 10,
| 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 | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| Bill | Helm | ✓ | Party Ticket, +1 Cindy | |
| Chelsea | Headsail Trimmer | ✓ | ||
| KevinC | Squirrel | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| Lukas | Foredeck | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| MikeB | Tactician | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| OliviaD | Mast | ✓ | ||
| SarahW | Pit | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| Wayne | Main Trimmer | ✓ | Party Ticket | |
| Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 9, Maybe: 0) | ||||
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 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
/ Class: 7 of 10,
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