17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
Note: We will have extra people onboard and will rotate through for training evolutions. Normally we limit max crew to 8 (7 for OD events). For training will have 10 and may put 2 below on rotational basis. Mike Reifer will help lead training.
Please be at the dock on time to stow gear and a quick brief so we can be out on the water at 5:00pm.
We will be back at the dock no later than 6:30pm for a post practice party at Kneller's house.
Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa Molinari 4:30pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.
Homework Assignment: Please review this presentation on using the instruments – J/109 Vento Solare Crew Training for B&G Instruments
Walk through settings on dock, then leave dock @ 5:00pm sharp.
–Practice upwind settings, tacks, calling wind and shifts, crew communications, jib trim and inhaul settings
–Spinnaker sets, jybes, downwind settings, crew communications
–Dust off the cob webs and instruct new crew on Vento Solare race routine and instruments
Using One Design Class Sails
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Pictures from Block Island Steve
This photo from Block Island Steve
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