Training related posts
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
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Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-featured-in-north-sail-news/
May 06 2020
When “Plan A” fell apart with the Navy Marina restricting boat access until 1 June, we had to find another way to go sailing. A little sleuthing in Newport found that there were slips available for the month of May in downtown Newport.
On Tuesday 5 May, Spirit and Vento Solare had a pleasurable sail on a sunny day to Newport. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/plan-b-sailing-starts-for-2020/
Oct 03 2018
I’ve been wrestling with failures on some of the original Nexus instruments this year. First the wind sensor and electronic compass, then one of the Multi-control displays on the sprayhood. Rather than continue to bandaid fixes on obsolete parts, I’ve decided it is time to make the jump and upgrade the instruments to a full B&G system. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/a-preview-of-things-to-come/
Spinnaker Testing with North Sails @ Navy Marina Slip A49Tomorrow! Thu. Jul 7th, 2022 @ 2:00PM - 4:00PM Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Thu Jul 7th @ 2:00PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Those needing base access please meet 1:45 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 4898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109In 6 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 Paid, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, Opening Reception Tickets, 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 6 days Tue. Jul 12th, 2022 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM Be 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 7 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 Paid, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, Opening Reception Tickets, 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:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 4710-2810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York YC Race Week @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: J/109In 8 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 Paid, Notice of Race, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status, Opening Reception Tickets, 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:
Friday:
Saturday:
Post # 4710-2811 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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