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Sep 09 2021
The 2021 season was a little strange with a late start due to the damage from the March wind storm, followed later in the season with my bone headed move hitting a rock during the EGYC Annual regatta. Fortunately, all was fixed and we were able to sail most events.
Last weekend we completed the Conanicut ATI race. …
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Sep 12 2020
– Great Vento Solare Program Coverage –
Recently I was contacted by North Sails marketing and asked if they could take some video and interview the crew after the Conanicut Around the Island Race. Before and during the race, the North Sails team shot video from both a drone and on the water. After the race, …
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Apr 20 2020
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 with Spring Preps
First and foremost, …
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JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 6 days Sun. Sep 7th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 7th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 4/25/2025 Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
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 # 5561 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 13 days Sun. Sep 14th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 14th @ 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
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 # 5606 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 19 days Sat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDTBe 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, Single Race Registration
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 20 days Sun. 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
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 # 5607 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 26 days Sat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: Link Registered: No Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.1100 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island Party after racing at Newport Shipyard. Bring refillable water bottle and lunch. Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Conanicut ATI Race Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Aug 31st, 2025 @ 9:45AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Aug 31st @ 9:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Conanicut YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $175 7/27/2025 Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: 3 of 11 , Series Results: Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC. Party tickets available at this link and must be purchased by Friday, August 29 at 12 PM. CYC will accept registration at the door the day of the race. $47 per person (online) | $52 per person at the door Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:30 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Dock time - 0945 | 8/31/2025 | 3 of 11 / Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 26th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 26th @ 5:15PM 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: 5 of 10, Series Results: 7 of 11
Last JYC Summer Series Tuesday night race for 2025 ;-( The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Those needing a ride (Gerry, Sue, Kristen, Sarah, Chris) on base please meet Lisa 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5605 | 8/26/2025 | 5 of 10 / 7 of 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prince Henry Race Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 23rd, 2025 @ 7:45AM - 4:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 23rd @ 7:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration Race Results: 2 of 7
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race Bill is bringing Sophie and Sarah. Beatrice can park at the old Newport Nautical lot and I'll meet her there at 0740. All others have base access but parking on base may be elsewhere since the O'Club lot is closed. Please plan accordingly so we can leave the dock promptly at 0800. Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay with sails down at anchor. Salute to Summer celebration on lawn at Navy base afterwards with band concert and fireworks. Food trucks and beverages available. See the Race Page for details Post # 5559 | 8/23/2025 | 2 of 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 19th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 19th @ 5:15PM 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: 8 of 12
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 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Texas Tuesday party with Leading Edge at Almondy In afterwards. Include number attending in your crew comment field. Post # 5604 | 8/19/2025 | 8 of 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ida Lewis Distance Race Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastFri. Aug 15th, 2025 @ 10:00AM - Aug 16th 11:45AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 15th @ 10:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Ida Lewis YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $365 paid 7/11/2025 Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, Notice Board, Race Tracker, Race Tracking, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Addendum #1, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence, Youth Waiver Race Results: 3 of 8 , Series Results: Class: 3 of 8, Fleet: 6 of 35
Those needing a ride on base (Elena & Pia) please meet 9:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Call Bill when you are 5 minutes away to coordinate driving on base.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: THURSDAY FRIDAY ALL CLASSES Food assignments - (Bill will have all the plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.)
Watchbill & Berth Assignments (On watch starting hour with x, off watch hour following x)1st, 2nd = meal sitting
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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
The 2025 ILDR was a light air challenge for the Vento Solare crew. Pia, Elena & Henry made up 50% of the crew to qualify as a youth entry. They were joined by Peter, Matt & Bill. The crew was recognized at the awards ceremony with the 1st place Youth trophy and 3rd of 8 in the Coronet class.
Youth Trophy 1st place presented to Vento Solare crew
3rd of 8 boats in Coronet class
Tristan Mouligne captured this picture from the Class 40 Res Potentia on Saturday morning. Vento Solare is limping into Newport with the spinnaker wrapped around the headstay. This occurred when a letterbox douse was attempted the evening before while trying to round R32 off Gay Head, Marthas Vineyard. The spinnaker became badly wrapped around the headstay and jib while unfurling the jib for a letterbox douse. Sarah was hoisted up the mast 1/3 of the way in the dark to try and unwrap the spinnaker but was unsuccessful. Thus the decision was made to retire and motor back to Newport. We tied up to a mooring at Coasters Harbor and hoisted Sarah to the top. The spinnaker head was fouled under the headstay and caught on the upper swivel, preventing the furler from moving in either direction. Sarah disconnected the spinnaker halyard and was able to unwrap the spinnaker. Once that was done we were able to unwind the rest of the spinnaker without damage, and completely unfurl, then refurl the jib.
Lisa flying the spinnaker on delivery to Tiverton
Fantastic weather for a spin run up the bay, followed by dinner at the Boathouse with Lisa, Francis, Pat, Cindy & Bill. The boat is all set for the race Saturday.