When:
August 31, 2019 @ 2:15 pm – 5:45 pm
2019-08-31T14:15:00-04:00
2019-08-31T17:45:00-04:00
Boat Location:
Navy Marina Slip A49
17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA
Saturday looks to be beautiful. We plan on heading out to play on the water with J/109 Leading Edge. After returning at the dock, we'll head over to the Almondy Inn and party with the Leading Edge crew. We can take a total of 10 people out for this event, but all are welcome to come and party. Dock time is 2:15pm Saturday at the Navy Marina. If people without base access need to get on base, we'll coordinate accordingly. The first 9 people to respond are on the crew.
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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!