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We plan on having a Texas Tuesday New England Style farewell at the Kneller's house for John & Laurence, who are Tom & Diana's Innkeepers at the Almondy Inn. John & Laurence are moving to Florida. The plan is for Vento Solare to finish practice and be back at the dock no later than 6:30pm so we can proceed to the party. Other people attending are John & Laurence, new innkeepers Shelby & Jerome, Eric Irwin, Mary Martin, Julija & Conor O'Neil, Lisa Hammond, Caitlin Niemic, and Jakob Sutton.
Cindy is getting Blount Clam Chowder and Mary is bringing Yankee Pot Roast and Shrimp Scampi. Lisa is bringing a cake and Maggie is bringing a Chopped Salad and appetizer. Feel free to bring any beverages.
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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!