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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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Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship @ Champlin's MarinaTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastTue. Jun 24th, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Tue. Jun 24th @ 9:00AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Storm Trysail Club Registration: Link Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: Race Results
Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Class Party Details – Tuesday 24 June @ 6pm The J/109 Class will have a cookout with food and beverages provided. The party is planned for 6pm Tuesday 24 June. Thanks once again to Bob Schwartz from Nordlys, the party will be held at the house known as Crews Hideout located on 1078 West Beach Rd. Vento Solare crew will help with cooking and cleanup.. Directions to Bob Schwartz's house – 1078 West Beach Road for Party: Go North on Corn Neck Road (the main North – South road) about 2 miles or so from the Salt Pond. Make a left on West Beach Road. There is a sign for the island transfer station at the intersection of West Beach Road and Corn Neck. The driveway is about a quarter of a mile down West Beach Road on the left and has a sign for Crews Hideout. Pull into the driveway. It is okay to park on the grass. The address is 1078 West Beach Road. Post # 5721 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship @ Champlin's MarinaTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastTomorrow! Wed. Jun 25th, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Wed. Jun 25th @ 9:00AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Storm Trysail Club Registration: Link Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
The 31st Block Island Race Week will occur June 23 -27, 2025 Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Crew Dinner for 8 people - 8pm Friday 27 June @ Spring House Post # 5722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship @ Champlin's MarinaTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 2 days Thu. Jun 26th, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Thu. Jun 26th @ 9:00AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Storm Trysail Club Registration: Link Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: Race Results
Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Post # 5723 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship @ Champlin's MarinaTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 3 days Fri. Jun 27th, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Fri. Jun 27th @ 9:00AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Storm Trysail Club Registration: Link Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: Race Results
Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Crew Dinner Reservations for 8 people at Spring House 8pm Bill Kneller, Wayne, Bill Woodruff, Chris, Roland & Erin, Austin, Sarah Post # 5724 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deliver to Newport @ Champlin's MarinaIn 4 days Sat. Jun 28th, 2025 @ 9:30AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Sat. Jun 28th @ 9:30AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USARegistered: No
Return to Newport after BIRW Post # 5590 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship Block Island Race Week J/109 East Coast Championship @ Champlin's MarinaTAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay USA NortheastMon. Jun 23rd, 2025 @ 9:00AM EDTBe at Champlin's Marina - Mon. Jun 23rd @ 9:00AM EDT80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USAClub Website: Storm Trysail Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1365 Paid Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: 6 of 11, 3 of 11 , Series Results: Class: 5 of 11
The 31st Block Island Race Week will occur June 23 -27, 2025 Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Crew Dinner for 8 people - 8pm Friday 27 June @ Spring House Post # 5550 | 6/23/2025 | 6 of 11, 3 of 11 / Class: 5 of 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jun 17th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jun 17th @ 5:15PM 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 Race Results: 4 of 9
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.Post # 5547 | 6/17/2025 | 4 of 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSun. Jun 15th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Jun 15th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Circle Assignments - Saturday, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entries, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 13 of 16 , Series Results: Class: 4 of 16
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat. Sunday Awards afterwards at NYYC under the tent. Dress is "Sailing Attire". Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) and Code 0 The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day ﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions; Post # 5731 | 6/15/2025 | 13 of 16 / Class: 4 of 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastSat. Jun 14th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jun 14th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Circle Assignments - Saturday, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Great Corinthian Trophy Entries, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 3 of 16, 1 of 16
Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat. Saturday Crew dinner afterwards at NYYC @ 1930 after the cocktails which start at 1800. Dress is "Smart Casual" Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) with Code 0 The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day ﹣ Navigator style races using marks designated on the South Bay Race Chart or in the sailing instructions; Post # 5546 | 6/14/2025 | 3 of 16, 1 of 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay New York YC Newport USA NortheastFri. Jun 13th, 2025 @ 9:30AM - 5:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jun 13th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: New York YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $475 Club charge 3/15/2025 Around-the-Island Order of Starts & Rendezvous Location, Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, NOR Addendum 1 - USSER, NOR Addendum 2 - NYYC Classics Rule, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 8 of 15 , Series Results: Class: 8 of 15, Fleet: 36 of 151
Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Don't park by hedges Friday due to NWC graduation.All - bring lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill has beverages on the boat. Party under the tent at NYYC starts after racing. Dress is "Smart Casual" with Hawaiian apparel encourage. The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day Racing PHRF Class with 108 sqm spinnaker (PHRF 75) and Code 0 FRIDAY, JUNE 13Around-the-Island Awards
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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.
A great time and memories on Block Island with everyone this weekend. Here is a link to my photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mByUFS7qtx2Vdz2d8
The drone we saw tonight was Stephen Cloutier's (Block Island Steve). Here is a link to some great video under spinnaker.
Vento Solare Spinnaker Video
Thanks to Lisa, Kathy, Sue & Gerry Vento Solare was wet sanded in no time at all with perfect wet weather to help. Here are a few pictures from Sue's phone. Thanks for your help!
A fun evening sharing a table with Eric, Mary, Chris, Maggie, Francis, Lisa, Bill & Cindy. Mary was recognized with a US Sailing award as a JYC member for her communications role on J/122 Alliance in the Bermuda Race. Maggie accepted the J/122 Leading Edge third place fall series award for Tom and Diana. The picture below shows Bill & Cindy with the 1st place spring series award for J/109 Vento Solare.