17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA

Mary meet Luke, Allie & Andrew 8:45am at Newport Nautical.
J/109 One Design Event hosted at Sail Newport.
Boat will be stripped and in One Design configuration. Vento Solare will be going directly from the race course to Sail Newport for the post race festivities Saturday evening then back to the base after the party. Allie has offered to stage her car at Sail Newport and give a ride to those who can't bring the boat to the base after the party. Cindy is going to the party and can also provide return rides as well. We will not be doing any organized event in Newport after the party at Sail Newport.
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat August 10th @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Club WebsiteRegistration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Yes Uniform: orange shirt Saturday, white shirt Sunday
J/109 Class Requirements, Notice of Race, NOR Amendment #1, NOR Amendment #2, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Post # 3068-2183
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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!