When:
June 1, 2023 @ 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
2023-06-01T07:30:00-04:00
2023-06-01T17:30:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Brewers Pilot's Point Marina
63 Pilots Point Dr
Westbrook, CT 06498
USA
63 Pilots Point Dr
Westbrook, CT 06498
USA
Club:
Bill Kneller
Deliver to Cedar Point YC for OD Regatta.
Depart Newport at 0830 – travel approx 60 nm
Arrive Brewers Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook, CT 1830
2023 Note: Thursday favorable current from Pilots Point headed towards NY slack 1030, max adverse 1400 to Cedar Point
Depart Pilots Point Friday at 0730 – travel approx 40 nm (Favorable current at start, shifts 1030)
Arrive Cedar Point YC 1600
Bill booked room at Doubletree Norwalk In Thurs, out Sun.
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!