Posts about boat maintenance and projects
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/
Mar 02 2021
Borden Light Marina called me at 10:30 on March 2nd to let me know that Vento Solare had rolled off the stands during the ongoing wind storm we’re having. I went to the marina and took some pictures. After the wind subsides, they will move the crane and trailer to put the boat back on the stands. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/march-comes-in-like-a-lion/
Mar 21 2020
Vento Solare 2020 preparations are progressing well through the coronavirus pandemic. Bill was safe with a Tyvec suit and full face respirator sanding and painting the bottom. On Friday 20 March, the work team of Erin & Gardner Howe with Mike & Cheryl Marrone practiced safe distancing as everyone maintained 10 foot separation to wax the hull. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/spring-2020-boat-preps-with-health-precautions/
Crew Practice @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. April 27th, 2021 @ 5:00 PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue April 27th @ 5:00PM
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Crew Practice @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. May 4th, 2021 @ 5:00 PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 4th @ 5:00PM
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JYC Spring Series #1 @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. May 11th, 2021 @ 5:15 PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 11th @ 5:15PMRegistered: No, Event Website: Jamestown YC
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JYC Spring Series #2 @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tue. May 18th, 2021 @ 5:15 PMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue May 18th @ 5:15PMEvent Website: Jamestown YC
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Twenty Hundred Club Bridge Fiasco @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. May 22nd, 2021 @ 8:00 AMBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat May 22nd @ 8:00AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes, Scratch Sheet, Event Website: Twenty Hundred Club, Registration: Link
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Around Aquidneck Island Challenge Around Aquidneck Island Challenge @ Navy Marina Slip A49Mon. October 12th, 2020 @ 10:00 AM Those without base access please meet 9:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.The Twenty Hundred Club Around Aquidneck Island Challenge is run annually whenever we want, as many times as we want. This is based on PHRF corrected time and allows a spinnaker and non-spinnaker run. We will start and finish at the Newport bridge and use one design sails with a PHRF rating of 75 Spinnaker, 94 Non-Spinnaker. We will select the class based on crew available. Bring your own lunch & beverages and please bring masks. Boats may start by any of the designated marks and need to finish there. The challenge excludes time through the Tiverton basin. A log is kept to record the time when certain marks of the course are passed. We will start & stop at Newport Bridge. Expected elapsed time is about 5 hours. Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Mon October 12th @ 10:00AMEvent Website: Twenty Hundred Club, Race Results: Best Non-Spin time 2020 5:12:15 (4:27:07 corrected)
| 10/12/2020 | Best Non-Spin time 2020 5:12:15 (4:27:07 corrected) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta New York YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. October 3rd, 2020 @ 9:00 AM Andrew & JV please meet Gardner 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Everyone please bring your own lunch & beverages. We are on the Blue circle in ORC3 class (Pennant 3) using OD jib and 120 sqm spinnaker. The warning signal for the first race is 1100 each day. The traditional Two-Day Series on Saturday and Sunday. We are on a three boat team with Spirit (PHRF Spin) & Epiphany (PHRF Non-spin) for the Great Corinthian Trophy. Racing may consist of the following:
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun October 4th @ 9:00AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $350 Due 9/25/2020, Waiver Form, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Notice of Race, Waiver Status, COVID-19 Release, COVID-19 Release Status, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: New York YC, Race Results: 3,3,6,6 of 6, Series Results: 5 of 6
| 10/3/2020 10/4/2020 | 3,3,6,6 of 6 / 5 of 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island New York YC Annual Regatta Around the Island @ Navy Marina Slip A49Fri. October 2nd, 2020 @ 11:45 AMTim, Andrew & JV please meet Mary 11:30 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Everyone please bring your own lunch & beverages. The Around-the-Island Race or middle distance race (scored separately) on Friday. The warning signal for the race is 1100. We are on a two boat team with Leading Edge for the Rolex Cup on Friday. We are on the Blue circle in ORC3 class (Pennant 5) using OD jib and 120 sqm spinnaker. Current max ebb @ start with transition between 1500-1530 Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri October 2nd @ 11:45AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $350 Due 9/25/2020, Waiver Form, Payment Link, Scratch Sheet, Notice of Race, Waiver Status, COVID-19 Release, COVID-19 Release Status, NOR Addendum #1, Sailing Instructions, Event Website: New York YC, Race Results: 3 of 6
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JYC Fall Series #4 JYC Fall Series #4 @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sun. September 27th, 2020 @ 12:30 PM Caitlin please meet Roland 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun September 27th @ 12:30PMEvent Website: Jamestown YC, Race Results: 6 of 8
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Around Prudence Twenty Hundred Club Race Around Prudence Twenty Hundred Club Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49Sat. September 19th, 2020 @ 8:15 AM Andrew, Conor & Matt please meet Roland 8:00 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Please bring your own lunch & beverages. We'll celebrate at the dock after the race. Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence - start/finish near Pine Hill Point West of Prudence Island Spin A Warning Signal 1015, Start 1020 Tides ~ transition to slack @ start, then ebb (max ~ 1400) The Details! Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat September 19th @ 8:15AMRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes Uniform: white shirts & blue vests, Payment Link, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, RaceQs Replay, Event Website: Twenty Hundred Club, Race Results: 7 of 10
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