JYC is having a grill party after racing at the Dutch Harbor boatyard on Sunday 8 September per the email pasted below. If anyone would like to join, please set availability to Yes so I can pass on the Vento Solare headcount.
Bill Kneller
J/109 Vento Solare
Come share summer racing and cruising stories on September 8, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Dutch Harbor Boat Yard, West Ferry, Jamestown.
- We'll provide grilled goodies, sides and sodas.
- BYOB: Please bring any other beverages you'd like to drink or share!
- If it looks like rain, please monitor your e-mail Sunday morning the 8th for an alternative, indoor location, same date and time!
Important: RSVP by email to giffin.mary@gmail.com or lesley.engelson@gmail.com so we can have enough for everyone.
Gary S. Engelson, Commodore
Jamestown Yacht Club
PO Box 562, Jamestown, RI 02835
(781) 325-6809
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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!