When:
February 20, 2020 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Boat Location:
Newport Yacht Club
110 Long Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
USA
110 Long Wharf
Newport, RI 02840
USA
Cost:
Free
Club:
Round Table Discussion
Jamestown Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Club are sponsoring a winter social/educational event that will be of interest to all of our club members — bring a friend!!
The Jamestown Yacht Club and the Newport Yacht Club are co-sponsoring a round table discussion on
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Newport Yacht Club, 110 Long Wharf, Newport.
- A variety of topics will be discussed in an informal presentation and open discussion.
- Bring your questions and ideas to share.
- Each topic will last about 20 minutes and then everyone will rotate to the next table/topic.
Topics and moderators:
Weather Patterns and Forecasting — Sheila McCurdy
Battery Maintenance — Michael de Angelis
Tips and Tricks to boating — Trisha McElroy
Galley Management — Miriam Ladin
iPad Navigation — TBA
Cash Bar available and Appetizers will be served
Space is limited, Please RSVP by Feb. 1 to – EventsJYC@yahoo.com
Recent Comments
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!