When:
September 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am
2023-09-15T08:00:00-04:00
2023-09-15T08:15:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Noank Shipyard
145 Pearl St STE 1
Groton, CT 06340
USA
145 Pearl St STE 1
Groton, CT 06340
USA
Club:
Off Soundings Club
This event is canceled
~ Not enough crew available ~
Fall Off Sounding Race from New London to Gardners Bay. Start line is at New London Ledge.
Friday & Saturday Dock reservations at Mitchell Park Marina (631) 477-2200, VHF 11
Friday
0800 – Entire crew meet boat on dock at Noank Shipyard.
0830 – Underway to New London Ledge starting area ( 5 miles)
0930 – Check in at Committee Boat and get course assignment
0955 Warning signal for 1st class to start
After race – Boat will be tied up at Mitchell Park Marina, Greenport
Post race party at Towson Manner
Saturday
0855 – Underway to Gardners Bay starting area
0930 – Check in at Committee Boat and get course assignment
0955 Warning signal for 1st class to start
After race – Post race party and awards at Towson Manner.
Be at Noank Shipyard - Fri September 15th @ 8:00AM EDT
Club Website: Off Soundings ClubRegistration: Link Registered: No
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence
Post # 5150
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!