Deliver to Larchmont YC for Intercollegiate Regatta.
Depart Stamford YC at 1200 Thursday Arrive Larchmont YC ~1415 (13nm)
Adverse current for duration of trip
Have mooring reservation at Larchmont YC 6-10 Oct
Larchmont YC
VHF 72 Tel: (914) 834-2440
Ahoy, Bill Kneller!
Your reservation at Larchmont Yacht Club for Vento Solare, 35′ has been confirmed. Please contact the marina with any questions.
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Bill
Helm
✓
Cindy
Crew
✓
KathyW
Crew
✓
SarahW
Crew
✓
SueO
Crew
✓
Francesco
Crew
?
KristinP
Crew
?
Wayne
Main Trimmer
?
Total Crew 8 = Confirmed (5) + Maybe (3) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
PHRF 94 - Vento Solare start is at TBD
Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker. Be at dock 8am to load up.
Those needing base access please meet 11:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.
Staying at Payne's Dock.
Bill & Cindy - responsible for Appetizer Contest! Sue - responsible for Bloody Mary Contest & Snacks for boat
Bill will have beverages and stuff for breakfast (yogurt, granola, hard boiled eggs, coffee).
Kathy & Sarah - bring lunch for Saturday.
Bill brings fender board, long dock lines, shore power cable, cocktail table and dodger.
Friday
6:00pm Skippers Meeting - Get official start times and sailing instructions
Saturday
9:00am Start - Newport. The first boat will start at 9:00am, and the rest will follow based on handicap.
noon - sandwiches on boat
6:00pm Finish – New Harbor, Block Island - If you can't finish by 6:00pm give up, turn on your engine and come in for beer.
6:30pm Dinner - We will eat in town.
Sunday
Breakfast stuff available on boat
10:00am Bloody Mary Contest - Back by popular demand. Bring your own concoction. What you do with the mixes after the judges taste them is up to you.
12:00pm Hors d'oeuvres - On the dock. Be ready to present your best hors d'oeuvres for judging in taste and presentation. Partaking requires participation!
In 3 days Sun. Oct 12th, 2025 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT
Be at Payne's Dock - Sun. Oct 12th @ 9:00AM EDT
133 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USA
Registered: No
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Bill
Skipper
✓
Cindy
Crew
✓
KathyW
Crew
✓
SarahW
Crew
✓
SueO
Crew
✓
Francesco
Crew
?
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (5) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
Return cruise back to Newport from BI. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run!
In 12 days Tue. Oct 21st, 2025 @ 10:00AM - 1:00PM EDT
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Oct 21st @ 10:00AM EDT
17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USA
Registered: No
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Bill
Skipper
✓
Ellie
Crew
✓
GerryO
Crew
✓
AlexB
Crew
?
Andrew
Pit
?
ChrisB
Crew
?
SueO
Crew
?
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (3) + Maybe (4) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
Preposition cars and do a trip up the bay - Meet at Borden Light Marina 9:30am and Cindy will drive us to the Navy Base.
Once at Borden Light prep engine and head for winter. Leave potable water until on the hard. Libations at Tipsy Toboggan afterwards.
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Beatrice
Mast
✓
Bill
Helm
✓
GerryO
Pit
Tactics
✓
RolandH
Foredeck
✓
SarahW
Headsail Trimmer
✓
SueO
Spinnaker Trimmer
✓
+ Shirley
Wayne
Main Trimmer
✓
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
AlexB
Mast
✓
Beatrice
Headsail Trimmer
✓
Bill
Helm
✓
Francesco
Main Trimmer
✓
GerryO
Pit
✓
LisaM
Squirrel
✓
SarahW
Foredeck
✓
SueO
Spinnaker Trimmer
✓
Total Crew 8 = Confirmed (8) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Bill
Helm
✓
DaveD
Foredeck
✓
Eric
Pit
Tactics
✓
GerryO
Main Trimmer
✓
KristinP
Headsail Trimmer
✓
LisaM
Mast
✓
SueO
Spinnaker Trimmer
✓
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (7) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
Those needing a ride on base (Kristen, Gerry, Sue, Dave) please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill 401.225.2271 when you are 5 minutes out so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base
1055 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island - Vento Solare in Class 3 - warning 1105, start 1110
Party after racing at Newport Shipyard (Bill purchased 8 tickets for Self & Crew). Bring refillable water bottle and lunch.
Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, Better Bay Alliance and Sail Newport Financial Aid Fund) at this link. When making a donation put J/109 Vento Solare in the boat name field. Pass this on to friends and families.
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Bill
Helm
✓
GerryO
Main Trimmer
✓
PeterG
Pit
✓
RolandH
Foredeck
✓
SarahW
Headsail Trimmer
✓
SueO
Spinnaker Trimmer
✓
KristinP
Mast
?
Total Crew 7 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (1) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330.
Those needing a ride on base please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you on the causeway to drive on base
Crew Color Codes: Green crew is confirmed. Yellow crew need to verify with Skipper. Red does not crew for event. White crew position assignment not made yet and tally as Maybe - need to verify with Skipper.
Name
Position
Assignment
Available
Crew Comment
Andrew
Pit
✓
Beatrice
Headsail Trimmer
✓
Bill
Helm
✓
Francesco
Main Trimmer
✓
KristinP
Mast
✓
SueO
Spinnaker Trimmer
✓
Total Crew 6 = Confirmed (6) + Maybe (0) -- Maybe includes Available with no position assigned
Those needing a ride on base please meet 10:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Bring your refillable water bottle and lunch.
Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island
Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor
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
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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