Posts about boat maintenance and projects
Apr 12 2022
Vento Solare was launched at Borden Light Marina on the afternoon of 12 April. The boat will remain at Borden Light for the next week as some last minute work is done before bringing the boat to its slip at the Navy Marina. I want to thank all those who helped get the tasks done so we could launch. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-12-april-2022/
May 19 2021
Vento Solare has a new mast and looks like a proper sailboat again. Pat Tormey and I delivered to Hinckley on the afternoon of Wednesday 19 May in preparation for scheduled mast stepping first thing Thursday morning. When we arrived the crane crew was sitting idle waiting to step the masts on two boats that still hadn’t been moved out of the shed. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-new-mast-finally-installed/
Apr 01 2021
A first in the record books for Vento Solare. We splashed on 30 March 2021 – the first time ever we’ve made a March launch date. Unfortunately the early launch date doesn’t provide immediate sailing gratification. There is still plenty of storm damage work to be done. The early launch was enabled by some warm weather windows that permitted completing the bottom repairs. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-march-2021/
JYC Summer Series 4 @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYCIn 5 days Tue. Jul 5th, 2022 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue Jul 5th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAPayment Link, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: Jamestown YC
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810. Andrew, Julija & Wayne please meet Roland 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Post # 4766 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109In 12 days Tue. Jul 12th, 2022 @ 8:30AM Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue Jul 12th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: $900 Due 7/4/2022, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Event Website: New York YC, Registration: Link
J/109 East Coast Championship SCHEDULE (Be at boat 1100 on Tuesday, 0830 other days) - we will either do a formal practice race Tuesday if NYYC runs it, or coordinate a tune-up with other J/109s
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JYC Summer Series 5 @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYCIn 12 days Tue. Jul 12th, 2022 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue Jul 12th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAPayment Link, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: Jamestown YC
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810. Those needing base access please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Post # 4767 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109In 13 days Wed. Jul 13th, 2022 @ 8:30AMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Wed Jul 13th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: $900 Due 7/4/2022, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Event Website: New York YC, Registration: Link
J/109 East Coast Championship SCHEDULE (Be at boat 1100 on Tuesday, 0830 other days) - we will either do a formal practice race Tuesday if NYYC runs it, or coordinate a tune-up with other J/109s
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
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New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109In 14 days Thu. Jul 14th, 2022 @ 8:30AMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu Jul 14th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: $900 Due 7/4/2022, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Event Website: New York YC, Registration: Link
J/109 East Coast Championship SCHEDULE (Be at boat 1100 on Tuesday, 0830 other days) - we will either do a formal practice race Tuesday if NYYC runs it, or coordinate a tune-up with other J/109s
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
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JYC Summer Series 3 JYC Summer Series 3 @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYCTue. Jun 28th, 2022 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue Jun 28th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAPayment Link, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: Jamestown YC, Race Results: 3 of 9
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810. Andrew, Julia and Wayne please meet Bill 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Post # 4765 | 6/28/2022 | 3 of 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series 1 JYC Summer Series 1 @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYCTue. Jun 14th, 2022 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue Jun 14th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid, Sailing Instructions, Payment Link, Event Website: Jamestown YC, Race Results: 1 of 6
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1810. Those needing base access please meet 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.We race with One Design Sails - PHRF 72 (120 sqm Spinnaker) Please be at dock NLT 5:15 pm for Crew Brief Post # 4709 | 6/14/2022 | 1 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109Sun. Jun 12th, 2022 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PM Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun Jun 12th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USANotice of Race, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: New York YC, Registration: Link, Race Results: 5, 5, 4 of 10, Series Results: 5 of 10
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday Matt Z, Stephen & Wayne please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Everyone please bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. I will have gallon water jugs available for refills. The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day. This event is sailed under ORC handicapping rules. The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC, | 6/12/2022 | 5, 5, 4 of 10 / 5 of 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109Sat. Jun 11th, 2022 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat Jun 11th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid, Notice of Race, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: New York YC, Registration: Link, Race Results: 5, 5, 5 of 10
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday Matt Z, Stephen & Wayne please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Everyone please bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. I will have gallon water jugs available for refills. The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day. This event is sailed under ORC handicapping rules. The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC, | 6/11/2022 | 5, 5, 5 of 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109Fri. Jun 10th, 2022 @ 9:00AM - 5:00PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri Jun 10th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USARegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid, Notice of Race, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: New York YC, Race Results: 5 of 10
The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday Wayne and Stephen please meet Roland 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Everyone please bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. I will have gallon water jugs available for refills. The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day. This event is sailed under ORC handicapping rules. The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday, for boats racing in IRC, ORC, | 6/10/2022 | 5 of 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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