17 Perry Rd
Newport, RI 02841
USA

4 days until this event
Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat August 2nd @ 9:00AM EDT
Club Website: Twenty Hundred ClubRegistration: Link Registered: Yes
Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration
Post # 5555
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:45 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.
Twenty Hundred Club Race to Block Island
Warning @ 1030, Start @ 1035 by G"3″ Southeast of Rose Island
Buy tickets for the BBQ being held at Champlins after the race on Saturday
Logistics Information
- Staying on a mooring – will hail launch when we need a ride ashore
- Bring a towel & sleeping bag or blanket if staying on the boat
- Lisa bringing lunches Saturday for all on the boat
- We'll eat dinners & breakfast ashore
- We'll have some snacks and appetizer stuff
- Bill will have the blender and appropriate ingredients
- Cooler will be on the boat for beverages – seltzer & beer
- Beach day Sunday – party with other crews
See the Race Page for details
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!