17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Fri July 28th @ 10:30AM EDT
Club Website: Newport YCRegistration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid
Notice of Race, Race Log, Safety Check List, Sailing Instructions
Post # 5105
New England Solo Twin Regatta
Spinnaker with class jib, code zero & class spin – PHRF 75
Monitor VHF 72 for announcements
Thurs @ 1600-2000 Check-in by representative(s) of each entering boat, Newport YC
Fri @ 0800 Deadline for registering any changes in crew list and Breakfast
Fri @ 0900 Skippers' Meeting, Newport Yacht Club (mandatory attendance)
Fri @ 1155 Warning signal for the first class start Vento Solare is probably Class 2, Start @ 1205
Sat @ 1700 Awards Reception, Newport YC (approximate time)
Friday Lunch – Seafood Salad with Cheese on Pita Bread, Pickles, Chips, Fruit
Friday Dinner – Fresh Salad, Pasta with Protein, Garlic Rolls, Fruit
Sat Breakfast – OJ, Coffee, Hard Boiled Eggs, Yogurt & Granola
Snacks – Chips, Granola Bars, Fruit , candy
Beverages – Water, Coffee, OJ, Beer
Current – flood at start.
2023: Castle Hill – Fri High Tide 0350, Low Tide 0941, High Tide 1627, Low Tide 2315 Sat Low Tide 0458, High Tide 1044, Low Tide 1732
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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
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