When:
May 12, 2020 @ 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm
2020-05-12T16:15:00-04:00
2020-05-12T19:00:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Newport Yachting Center
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
USA
20 Commercial Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
USA
Crew practice on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 12 May through 28 May. Sign up and a maximum of 5 crew will be assigned. Bill will make sure all who sign up get to practice but depending on numbers, everyone may not be on the boat for every practice signed up for.
The following Covid-19 precautions will be in effect:
- Max crew size 5
- No more than two below at any time
- Everyone wears a buff or face mask
- Social distance to the extent practicable while on the boat
- Everyone wears protective gloves – please bring your own
- BYOB and BYO food. We won't use any boat supplied cups or utensils
- Boat will be wiped down inside afterwards with disinfectant wipes
- No gear left on the boat – bring anything you need and take it back with you
Recent Comments
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
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!