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2 days until this event

Be at Borden Light Marina - Mon April 22nd @ 10:30AM EDT

Date adjusted from Thurs 25 to Mon 22 April

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.

10 days until this event

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue April 30th @ 5:00PM EDT

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).

Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:30pm.  

Those needing a ride on base please meet 4:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

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

17 days until this event

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 7th @ 5:00PM EDT

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).

Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:30pm.  

Those needing a ride on base please meet 4:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.

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

24 days until this event

Registered:No,  Payment Link

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 14th @ 5:15PM EDT

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.

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31 days until this event

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Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 21st @ 5:15PM EDT

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.

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35 days until this event

Registered:Yes   Fees Paid: Paid $61.80 4/12/2024,  Notice of Race, Payment Link, Sailing Instructions

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat May 25th @ 8:00AM EDT

Pursuit race to BI – non spinnaker.

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.
• 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.

Sunday

• 10:00am Bloody Mary Contest (virgin of course) – Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
• 3:00pm Hors d’oeuvres – On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d’oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
• 4:00pm Awards – On the dock.

Monday

• Leave as you so desire or continue to enjoy the island. Be sure to check with your dock
  mates in case any of them want to leave early.

37 days until this event

Registered:No

Be at Payne's Dock - Mon May 27th @ 9:00AM EDT

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

38 days until this event

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Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 28th @ 5:15PM EDT

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.

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39 days until this event

Registered:No

Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed May 29th @ 8:00AM EDT

Push off dock at 0805 and head to Newport Yachting Center to take on fuel.

Deliver to Cedar Point YC for OD Regatta.
Depart Newport at 0830 – travel approx 60nm
Arrive Brewers Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook, CT 1830
63 Pilots Point Drive
Westbrook, CT 06498

2024 Note: adverse current out bay to Pt. Judith, adverse current headed towards NY slack 1100 @ Watch Hill) , Favorable current to Pilots Point until slack ~1600

Bill brings heavy jib, 2 five gallon fuel containers, dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and boom tent.

Bill bringing two breakfasts & two lunches for delivery.

Depart Pilots Point at 0800
Arrive Cedar Point YC 1600

40 days until this event

Registered:No

Be at Brewers Pilot's Point Marina - Thu May 30th @ 7:30AM EDT

Deliver to Cedar Point YC for OD Regatta.
Depart Newport at 0830 – travel approx 60 nm
Arrive Brewers Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook, CT 1830

2024 Note:  Thursday adverse current from Pilots Point headed towards NY slack 1130, max  favorable 1530  to Cedar Point

Arrive Cedar Point YC 1600

Bill booked room at Doubletree Norwalk In Thurs, out Sun.