When:
June 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am
2023-06-23T09:00:00-04:00
2023-06-23T09:15:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Champlin's Marina
80 West Side Rd
New Shoreham, RI 02807
USA
80 West Side Rd
New Shoreham, RI 02807
USA
Club:
Be at Champlin's Marina - Fri June 23rd @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Storm Trysail ClubRegistration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: $1155 Paid
Event Contacts, Event Documents, J/109 Class Requirements, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, NOR Amendment #3, NOR Amendment #4, NOR Amendment #5, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence
Series Results: 9 of 13
Post # 5229
The 30th Block Island Race Week will occur June 19 -23, 2023
2023 BIRW has been designated the J/109 North American Championship
Boat will be at Champlin's Marina with crew accommodations at Payne's Inn. Bill has 8 wrist bands for social events
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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.
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