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BI to Newport Cruise @ Payne's Dock

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Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

75 days until this event

Be at Payne's Dock - Mon October 12th @ 9:00AM EDT

Colors: Green Confirmed. Yellow & Grey Maybe, verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White, Availability not set. Grey, Skipper assign position.
Name	Position	Assignment	Available	Crew Comment
Bill	Helm		✓
JohnN	Crew		?
Total Crew 2 = Confirmed (1) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned

Post # 5848

Return cruise back to Newport from BI. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run!

Categories: Cruising Tags: Not Canceled

October 2026 Oct 2026

Sat

Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

9:00AM EDT 3 days until Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

In 3 days Sat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration

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		✓
KevinC	Crew		✓
Lukas	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 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

Start @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island

Buy tickets for the BBQ - Bill has tickets for all

Logistics Information

Staying on a mooring - will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
Sue bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore (some yogurt & granola will be on the boat)
We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
Cooler will be on the boat for beverages - seltzer & beer
Beach day Sunday - party with other crews

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5815

Mon

Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina

9:00AM EDT 5 days until Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina

In 5 days Mon. Aug 3rd, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Be at Champlin's Marina - Mon. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT
80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration

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		✓
KevinC	Crew		✓
Lukas	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island

Start @ 1030 by R "2" Northwest of the New Harbor entrance

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5816

Tue

5:15PM EDT 6 days until JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49

JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast

In 6 days Tue. Aug 4th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 4th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: 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	Crew		✓
Bill	Helm		✓
LisaM	Crew		✓
RolandH	Foredeck		✓
SarahW	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
JohnN	Crew		?
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 6, Maybe: 1)

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

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5873

Wed

8:45AM EDT 7 days until Deliver from Newport to New Bedford YC @ Navy Marina Slip A49

Deliver from Newport to New Bedford YC @ Navy Marina Slip A49

In 7 days Wed. Aug 5th, 2026 @ 8:45AM - 3:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed. Aug 5th @ 8:45AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

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		✓
GerryO	Crew		✓
Olivia	Crew		?
Sue O	Crew		?
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 2, Maybe: 2)

Deliver 32 NM to New Bedford YC - plan on 6 hours with adverse current.

NBYC monitors VHF 68.

New Bedford YC
208 Elm Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748

Tel (508) 997.0762

Post # 5851

Thu

9:00AM EDT 8 days until J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC

TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA Northeast

In 8 days Thu. Aug 6th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at New Bedford YC - Thu. Aug 6th @ 9:00AM EDT
208 Elm St, South Dartmouth, MA 02748, USA

Club Website: Beth Furey
Registration: Clubspot Link
Crew List, Declare Sails, J/109 Class Friday Dinner Tickets, Measurement Checklist, NoR, Schedule Measurement Inspection, Scratch Sheet, Visitor Information for Regatta

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	Floater		✓
SarahW	Pit		✓
Sue O	Spinnaker Trimmer		✓
TreyJ	Headsail Trimmer		✓
Beatrice	Standby Crew		?
Olivia	Standby Crew		✓
Total Crew: 9 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 2)

Recurring dates 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9

The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club

Thursday - registration & measurement
Friday - Sunday racing

Post # 5817-3473

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Results
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JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ

JYC Summer Series & Texas Tuesday BBQ @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA Northeast

Tue. Jul 28th, 2026 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 28th @ 5:15PM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Jamestown YC
Registration: JYC Link
Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Race Results: 7 of 9

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		✓	1 Texas Tuesday Party
GerryO	Main Trimmer		✓	1 Texas Tuesday
JohnN	Mast		✓	1 Texas Tuesday
PeterG	Headsail Trimmer	Pit too	✓	-unfortunately, can't make it to Texas Tuesday
PeterT	Foredeck		✓	Maybe 1 for TT - Picking up Hannah from BOS after sailing, so timing dependent / likely just for a short bit
Sue O	Spinnaker Trimmer		✓	1 Texas Tuesday
Total Crew: 6 (Confirmed: 6, 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 Peter Teague 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 BBQ at Almondy Inn after racing. Please update the crew comment with the number attending.

Weather Link
Tide Link

Post # 5872

7/28/2026

7 of 9

New England Solo/Twin

New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA Northeast

Fri. Jul 24th, 2026 @ 10:30AM - Jul 25th 12:00PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 24th @ 10:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Newport YC
Registration: Clubspot Link
2026 New England Solo/Twin Notice of Race, 2026 New England Solo/Twin Schedule, 2026 S/T Required Safety Equipment Checksheet, 2026 Sailing Instructions, Class Scratch Sheet, Crew List, Event Documents, Notice Board, Race Log, Race Tracker, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet
Race Results: 4 of 4

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	Skipper		✓
Total Crew: 1 (Confirmed: 1, Maybe: 0)

New England Solo Twin Regatta

Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC
Fri @ 0800 Deadline for registering any changes in crew list and Breakfast
Fri @ 0900 Skippers' Meeting, Newport Yacht Club (mandatory attendance)
Fri @ 1155 Warning signal for the first class start
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)

Post # 5814

7/24/2026
7/25/2026

4 of 4
/ 4 of 4

New York YC Race Week

New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

Sat. Jul 18th, 2026 @ 9:00AM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 18th @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Uniform: Thurs, Sat - Blue Tech Shirts | Fri, Sun - Green hoodies
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Team Trophy Registration, Team Trophy View Entry List, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Race Results: 11 of 12, 7 of 12

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		✓
BillW	Pit		✓
GerryO	Main Trimmer		✓
PeterT	Mast		✓
Roan	Headsail Trimmer		✓
RolandH	Foredeck		✓
Sue O	Spinnaker Trimmer		✓
Beatrice	Stay Ashore	Boat full	X
LisaM	Stay Ashore	Boat full	X
Olivia	Stay Ashore	Boat full	X	Can only make it on Thursday.
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Recurring dates 7/18, 7/19

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 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 on the causeway to drive on base.

Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.

Saturday:

1100 First Warning Signal
1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner

Sunday:

1100 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Awards Ceremony

Post # 5812

7/18/2026
7/19/2026

11 of 12, 7 of 12
/ Class: 9 of 12

New York YC Race Week

New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

Fri. Jul 17th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 17th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: New York YC
Registration: Yachtscoring Link
Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Race Results: 10 of 12, 9 of 12

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		✓
BillW	Pit		✓
GerryO	Main Trimmer		✓
PeterT	Mast		✓
Roan	Headsail Trimmer		✓
RolandH	Foredeck		✓
Sue O	Spinnaker Trimmer		✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Those needing a ride on base please meet 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 on the causeway to drive on base.

Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.

Friday:

0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
1100 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Post Race Social

Post # 6008

7/17/2026

10 of 12, 9 of 12

New York YC Race Week

New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49

TAGS: J/109 Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA Northeast

Thu. Jul 16th, 2026 @ 8:30AM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu. Jul 16th @ 8:30AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

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		✓
BillW	Pit		✓
GerryO	Main Trimmer		✓
PeterT	Mast		✓
Roan	Headsail Trimmer		✓
RolandH	Foredeck		✓
Sue O	Spinnaker Trimmer		✓
Total Crew: 7 (Confirmed: 7, Maybe: 0)

Those needing a ride on base please meet 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 on the causeway to drive on base.

Bill will have beverages on the boat. Bring your own lunch.

Wednesday:

1600-1800 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center

Thursday:

0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
1100 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Post Race Social

Friday:

0800-0900 Registration – NYYC Sailing Center
1100 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Post Race Social

Saturday:

1100 First Warning Signal
1800 Cocktails / 1900 Regatta Dinner

Sunday:

1100 First Warning Signal
Following Racing Awards Ceremony

Post # 6007

7/16/2026

6 of 12, 6 of 12

View All Results

Eddie on Familiarization for Ida Lewis Distance Race at 4/21/2026 12:41PM
Comment by Eddie: Might have to leave eatly
MattG on Annual Vento Solare Party at 1/26/2026 10:47AM
Comment by MattG: Tori's trip to NYC was canceled. Matt & Tori will attend.
Tori on Annual Vento Solare Party at 1/9/2026 01:28PM
Comment by Tori: Sorry to miss this event! Going to NYC with girlfriends to see a play and wont be home in time. Matt should be available
Bill on Deliver to Borden Light Marina for Hauling at 10/15/2025 06:12PM
Comment by Bill: Pictures from Pat & Sue for the last sail of the season from the Navy marina to Borden Light.
Bill on Sail for Hope at 9/28/2025 07:36AM
Comment by Bill: Pictures from Block Island Steve

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Sat

Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

9:00AM EDT 3 days until Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49

In 3 days Sat. Aug 1st, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 1st @ 9:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration

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		✓
KevinC	Crew		✓
Lukas	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island

Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 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

Start @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island

Buy tickets for the BBQ - Bill has tickets for all

Logistics Information

Staying on a mooring - will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
Sue bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore (some yogurt & granola will be on the boat)
We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
Cooler will be on the boat for beverages - seltzer & beer
Beach day Sunday - party with other crews

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5815

Mon

Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina

9:00AM EDT 5 days until Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Champlin's Marina

In 5 days Mon. Aug 3rd, 2026 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT

Be at Champlin's Marina - Mon. Aug 3rd @ 9:00AM EDT
80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA

Club Website: Twenty Hundred Club
Notice of Race, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration

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		✓
KevinC	Crew		✓
Lukas	Crew		✓
Sue O	Crew		✓
Total Crew: 4 (Confirmed: 4, Maybe: 0)

Twenty Hundred Club Race return from Block Island

Start @ 1030 by R "2" Northwest of the New Harbor entrance

See the Race Page for details

Post # 5816

Tue