Training related posts
Jul 08 2022
Vento Solare has a new North Sails 2022 Class A2 spinnaker that we used the first day at the Cedar Point OD regatta where we were not happy with how it projected. It was a light air day (winds less than 8 kts). The 2nd day we used the North Sails 2016 Class A2 spinnaker and liked how it projected better but winds were 10 to 12 kts. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/spinnaker-test-results/
Jul 06 2022
A great tutorial on sail shape and trimming from Adam Walsh.
Quick note on the physics of sail shape. The power (pull) and direction of that power generated by the sail is correlated to the max depth of the sails cord length. Meaning drawing a straight line from tack to clew. At the point that has the max distance is known as max draft . …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/physics-sail-shape/
Aug 11 2020
There is a great picture of Vento Solare from the 2019 Ida Lewis Distance Race on the lead in to the North Sails News with an article How to Improve Your Tacks. It is posted below for your reading pleasure.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TACKS
Prioritizing Your Upwind Technique Can Make Or Break Your Race Result
2019 IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE
The most important element of upwind boat handling is tacking, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-featured-in-north-sail-news/
Cuttyhunk Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTomorrow! Sat. Jul 19th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 3:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 19th @ 9:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Kathy & Sarah on base please meet Bill 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Twenty Hundred Club Race to Cuttyhunk First warning @ 1030 by G"3" Southeast of Rose Island Spin 1 Warning Signal 1035, start 1040 Race out on Saturday and party, then return on Sunday. Stay on boat on a mooring. See the Race Page for details Sat Lunch:
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Cuttyhunk to Newport Cruise @ Cuttyhunk Mooring FieldTAGS: 20HCIn 2 days Sun. Jul 20th, 2025 @ 9:30AM - 3:00PM EDTBe at Cuttyhunk Mooring Field - Sun. Jul 20th @ 9:30AM EDT
Return cruise 26nm back to Newport from Cuttyhunk. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run! Post # 5570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Crew Rotation Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 4 days Tue. Jul 22nd, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 22nd @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 4/25/2025 Crew Rotation Race Form, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Summer Crew Rotation race. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. This is musical chairs on the water. We rotate crew positions on each leg. Those needing a ride on base please meet Peter and Lisa 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5554 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New England Solo/Twin @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Distance Race LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YC USA NortheastIn 7 days Fri. Jul 25th, 2025 @ 10:30AM - Jul 26th 12:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri. Jul 25th @ 10:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Newport YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 5/20/2025 Notice of Race, Race Tracker, Safety Check List, Schedule
New England Solo Twin Regatta Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 11 days Tue. Jul 29th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 29th @ 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 # 5601 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jul 15th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 15th @ 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: 4 of 11
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland & Peter 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5600 | 7/15/2025 | 4 of 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
East Greenwich YC Annual Regatta East Greenwich YC Annual Regatta @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay USA NortheastSat. Jul 12th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Jul 12th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: East Greenwich YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $320 7/2/2025 Amendment to Sailing Instructions, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, Start Times - Long Course, Start Times - Short Course Race Results: 21 of 28
Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bring refillable water bottle & lunch. Bill will have beverages on boat. Pursuit Race - first start is noon with Vento Solare start for short course 12:29 and long course 12:40 Conanicut Point High Tide 0940, Low Tide 1454 Predicted Routing in Excel using HRRR Gribs Saturday Morning.
Deck party after the race at EGYC. Vento Solare will be on mooring E17 after the race. Bill has party wristbands for all.
Post # 5552 | 7/12/2025 | 21 of 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Jul 1st, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Jul 1st @ 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: 10 of 11
JYC Summer Series Tuesday night weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Those needing a ride on base please meet Roland 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5598 | 7/1/2025 | 10 of 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 NortheastFri. 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: 3.5 of 11, 5 of 11 , Series Results: Class: 5 of 11
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 | 6/27/2025 | 3.5 of 11, 5 of 11 / Class: 5 of 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 NortheastThu. 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: 4 of 11
Boat will be at Champlains. Bill has 7 wristbands for the crew. Post # 5723 | 6/26/2025 | 4 of 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.