– Free Safety Seminar & Bowling This Week – |
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Two opportunities this Saturday – Learn the Socialize!
I wanted to pass on to the Vento Solare crew information about two upcoming events this coming Saturday 4 March. Coasters Harbor Navy YC is holding its annual bowling party at the Liberty Center bowling alley on base. There is also a safe boating rules of the road presentation that I encourage everyone to attend. It is intended for both power and sail boaters. The Better Bay Alliance is making a concerted effort to reach out to as many boaters across Narragansett Bay to provide this free safety seminar. Below are details with online registration links.
No need to send me an response unless you need help getting on base. I'll get notified automatically when you register using the links below. Attend just one or register for both.
Boating Safety Rules of the Road
Introduction to Navigation Rules of the Road and Local Applicability to Narragansett Bay with Q&A session
Objectives:
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- Rules of the Road
- Aids To Navigation
- Safety Topics
- Narragansett Bay and Local Topics
WHEN: Saturday, 4 March (3pm-5pm)
WHERE: Liberty Center Conference Room on Navy Base – 656 Whipple Street, Newport, RI 02840
FACILITATOR: Better Bay Alliance – Dave Lussier & Mike Keyworth, Presenters
REGISTRATION COST: No Charge – Free!
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: Contact Bill Kneller – training@chnyc.us
Coasters Harbor Navy YC Bowling Party
CHNYC is hosting a bowling event! A great time to come together with your fellow Sailors and shake off the winter "doldrums!
When: Saturday March 4thth 2023 6:00-7:00pm
WHERE: Liberty Center Bowling Alley on Navy Base – 656 Whipple Street, Newport, RI 02840
Cost: $15 pp – One hour of bowling, shoe rentals, soft drinks, and Pizza (Vegan choice is available)!
Adult beverages are available!
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98TH CONANICUT YACHT CLUB AROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Great time on the water today and after at the CYC awards party. Third place finish in a class with 11 boats.
These pictures taken by Block Island Steve after the start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race.
Henry & Matt Trimming
Henry Trimming
Elena Trimming
The 2025 ILDR was a light air challenge for the Vento Solare crew. Pia, Elena & Henry made up 50% of the crew to qualify as a youth entry. They were joined by Peter, Matt & Bill. The crew was recognized at the awards ceremony with the 1st place Youth trophy and 3rd of 8 in the Coronet class.
Youth Trophy 1st place presented to Vento Solare crew
3rd of 8 boats in Coronet class
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.