Posts about boat maintenance and projects
Nov 17 2024
The 2024 sailing season has drawn to an end. Just prior to the end of the season, the mast was removed and tasks completed so we could do the final Mitchell race to Block Island over Columbus weekend. Some pending mast chores completed include replacing the VHF antenna, run new wind sensor cable, replace a broken spinnaker sheave, …
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Apr 15 2024
Vento Solare launched at Borden Light Marina on 15 April The wet and wild March potentially pushed the launch date out, but over the past week the weather cooperated. It was warm enough to do the cosmetic gelcoat touchup that was on the list. Thanks go to Gardner Howe for stepping up with hull waxing and wet sanding. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-splashed-2024/
Apr 15 2023
Vento Solare is finally launched! Normally this is just a check in the box but this year a major milestone. The week prior to Easter I felt miserable and had no energy. After a couple of calls to the doctor on separate days, I went to the Emergency room at Newport Hospital on Friday and ended up spending 5 days over Easter in the ICU being treated for pneumonia. …
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Familiarization for Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Mon. Aug 11th, 2025 @ 4:00PM - 6:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Mon. Aug 11th @ 4:00PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Those needing a ride on base please meet 3:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5571 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTomorrow! Tue. Aug 12th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 12th @ 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
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 # 5603 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ida Lewis Distance Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Distance Race Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 4 days Fri. Aug 15th, 2025 @ 11:00AM - Aug 16th 12:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 15th @ 11:00AM 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, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Registration List, Safety Form, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Starting Sequence, Youth Waiver
Those needing a ride on base please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 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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JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 8 days Tue. 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
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.Texas Tuesday party with Leading Edge at Almondy In afterwards. Include number attending in your crew comment field. Post # 5604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 12 days Sat. Aug 23rd, 2025 @ 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 23rd @ 8:00AM 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, Single Race Registration
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race Those needing a ride on base please meet 7:45 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. Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay See the Race Page for details Post # 5559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Safe Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Aug 10th, 2025 @ 11:00AM - 4:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Aug 10th @ 11:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: SHM Regatta, LLC Registration: Link Crew List, Division 1 and 3 Notice 1 Friday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 2 Friday Course, Division 1 and 3 Notice 3 Saturday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 5 Sunday Starting Sequence, 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, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #3, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #4, SI Exhibit 1 - Divisions 1 & 3 Around Prudence Island Race, SI Exhibit 2 - Performance Cruising Navigation Courses, SI Exhibit 3 - Divisions 1 & 2 Windward / Leeward Courses, SI Exhibit 4 - On-Water Emergency Procedures, SI Exhibit 5 - Sail Newport South Bay Race Chart, Starting Sequence Race Results: 4 of 6, 4 of 6 , Series Results: Class: 5 of 6
Those needing a ride on base please meet Gardner 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bill has party wristbands for crew. Bill will have beverages for all, bring a refillable water bottle and your lunch. Sunday
| 8/10/2025 | 4 of 6, 4 of 6 / Class: 5 of 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safe Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 9th, 2025 @ 11:00AM - 4:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 9th @ 11:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: SHM Regatta, LLC Registration: Link Crew List, Division 1 and 3 Notice 1 Friday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 2 Friday Course, Division 1 and 3 Notice 3 Saturday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 5 Sunday Starting Sequence, 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, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #3, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #4, SI Exhibit 1 - Divisions 1 & 3 Around Prudence Island Race, SI Exhibit 2 - Performance Cruising Navigation Courses, SI Exhibit 3 - Divisions 1 & 2 Windward / Leeward Courses, SI Exhibit 4 - On-Water Emergency Procedures, SI Exhibit 5 - Sail Newport South Bay Race Chart, Starting Sequence Race Results: 5 of 6, 5 of 6
Those needing a ride on base please meet Gardner 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bill has party wristbands for crew. Bill will have beverages for all, bring a refillable water bottle and your lunch. Saturday
| 8/9/2025 | 5 of 6, 5 of 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safe Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109 LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastFri. Aug 8th, 2025 @ 11:00AM - 4:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Aug 8th @ 11:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: SHM Regatta, LLC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $1555 Crew List, Division 1 and 3 Notice 1 Friday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 2 Friday Course, Division 1 and 3 Notice 3 Saturday Starting Sequence, Division 1 and 3 Notice 5 Sunday Starting Sequence, 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, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #3, SI Divisions 1, 2 & 3 Amendment #4, SI Exhibit 1 - Divisions 1 & 3 Around Prudence Island Race, SI Exhibit 2 - Performance Cruising Navigation Courses, SI Exhibit 3 - Divisions 1 & 2 Windward / Leeward Courses, SI Exhibit 4 - On-Water Emergency Procedures, SI Exhibit 5 - Sail Newport South Bay Race Chart, Starting Sequence Race Results: 6 of 6
Those needing a ride on base please meet Gardner 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Updates from Friday Skipper Meeting:
Bill has party wristbands for crew. Bill will have beverages for all, bring a refillable water bottle and your lunch. Thursday
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| 8/8/2025 | 6 of 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 5th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 5th @ 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: 12 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 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5602 | 8/5/2025 | 12 of 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return Twenty Hundred Club Block Island Race Return @ Vento Solare on a MooringTAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastMon. Aug 4th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDT Be at Vento Solare on a Mooring - Mon. Aug 4th @ 9:00AM EDTClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: LinkRegistered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration Race Results: 6 of 8, Series Results: 6 of 8
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 # 5556 | 8/4/2025 | 6 of 8 / 6 of 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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!