17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun May 21st @ 11:45AM EDT
Club Website: Gary KnappRegistered: YesStake Boat Briefing, Stake Boat Position Chart
Post # 5189
Sunday is the Ocean Race Leg start to Aarhus. Course will be set between North of Newport Bridge, Goat Island by Gurney's to Castle Hill
Please bring your lunch, a water bottle and any beverages. I'll have water on the boat.
- 1145 – Be on boat at Navy Marina
- 1200 – Vento Solare Underway for RC Dockout
- 1300 – Security Zone setup
- 1410 – Warning Signal
- 1630 Vento Solare Approximate return to slip
Those not having Navy Base access please meet Cindy 11:30am at the Pass & ID Office parking lot to be driven on base.
For Emergencies: Hail U.S.Coast Guard on VHF 16
Race Related Spectator Information: VHF 88A
Race Committee Information: VHF 72
GPS and Nav. Systems should be set to DD.MM.mmm format
Volunteers should bring a personal reusable water bottle
On water personnel should dress appropriately for multiple hours outdoors -prepare for any kind of weather/sea conditions. Dress in layers, don't wear cotton clothing
Daily Race Management meeting will be held at old Sail Newport building, Stake & Marshal boat representation is mandatory. Debrief of previous day's event, assignments and lunches will be distributed at that time. Reference schedule for daily meeting times
Daily location assignments for Stake Boats will be distributed by phone and email each evening.
• Spectators afloat will want to get close to the action. Be courteous, specific and firm!
• One person should remain at the helm and another communicate with spectators
• Encourage intruders to move out from the Race Course by giving them specific instructions – such as "please move to the west"
• Make sure your radio remains on the appropriate channel – low power should suffice
• We are not authority figures, but positive ambassadors for the sport
• In the event of an emergency involving a spectator boat, call the Coast Guard on Ch 16
• Race Event Management will control competitor emergency situations
Stake Boats
You will be given specific coordinates to hover, not anchor your vessel, it is important to maintain this position.
• You are expected to command or delegate command to a competent operator and provide an assistant to help perform the duties of the Stake Boat
• A maximum of three "crew" is to be observed,
• A helmsman responsible for piloting the craft
• A communicator handling VHF traffic
• A spotter responsible for situational awareness and YOU MAY bring guests, provided they do not provide a distraction
• Communications with Race Management will be conducted according to the Communication Plan
Race management – Signal Boat and Mark Layers
Race Committee, RC to Competitors VHF 72
Internal RC Communications:
Cell phone: Signal x3, Pin x2, Mark layers 1 through 5 x2
Protocol: mark layers communicate to signal boat
Signal boat will direct communications
• Safety team – Stake and Marshal Boats
Marshal to spectators: VHF 88A
Marshal to marshal: VHF 78
Cell phones: Chief marshal, Stake Boats 1 through 20 and Marshal Boats 1 through 20
Protocol: stake boats and marshal boats communicate with chief marshal.
Chief marshal will direct communications
• Local authorities –
US Coast Guard, Dept. of Environmental Management and Newport Harbor Master
Between USCG, DEM and NHM: VHF 22A or 800MHz.
Sail Newport representative will be on board USCG boat and monitor VHF16, VHF 72, VHF 88A,
Protocol: Local authorities are encouraged to communicate with Chief Marshal (call sign "Marshal 1") on VHF 72
• Media – TV/Broadcast, Photo and Written Media Boats
Media teams are encouraged to monitor VHF 16 and VHF 88A
• Alofsin Piers – Charter captains, media boats and Intermodal
Dock master to boat captains: VHF 6
Oldport and Jamestown Ferry Intermodal: VHF 68
Recent Comments
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