A great tutorial on sail shape and trimming from Adam Walsh.
Quick note on the physics of sail shape. The power (pull) and direction of that power generated by the sail is correlated to the max depth of the sails cord length. Meaning drawing a straight line from tack to clew. At the point that has the max distance is known as max draft . …
Upcoming Events
Final JYC Fall Series with Texas Sunday Afterwards @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 2 days Sun. Oct 6th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 6th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.The final JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Diana & Tom have invited the all crew to a Texas Sunday party at the Almondy Inn afterwards. Please indicate in the Crew Comment the number attending. Post # 5344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YCIn 8 days Sat. Oct 12th, 2024 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 12th @ 8:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Newport YC Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $61.60 9/2/2024 Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker. Friday
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BI to Newport Cruise @ Payne's DockIn 10 days Mon. Oct 14th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDTBe at Payne's Dock - Mon. Oct 14th @ 9:00AM EDT133 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USARegistered: No
Return cruise back to Newport from BI. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run! Post # 5323 |
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Recent Results
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JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 29th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 29th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions Race Results: 5 of 4 (DNF), Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base (Sarah) please meet Gardner 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5343 | 9/29/2024 | 5 of 4 (DNF) / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope Sail for Hope @ DockTAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Sep 28th, 2024 @ 9:30AM EDTBe at Dock - Sat. Sep 28th @ 9:30AM EDTClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: LinkRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $245 Charity Donation, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 4 of 7
Those needing a ride on base (Andrew, Matt, Sarah, Steve) please meet Gardner 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.1100 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island Party after racing at Newport Shipyard. Bring refillable water bottle and lunch. Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Sail Newport Financial Aid Fund) at this link. When making a donation put J/109 Vento Solare in the boat name field. Pass this on to friends and families. Post # 5361 | 9/28/2024 | 4 of 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canceled: JYC Fall Series Canceled: JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 22nd, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 22nd @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Series Results: Series
This event is canceled~ Furler issues and torn jib heading out for Saturdays race. :-( ~Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5342 | 9/22/2024 | / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 15th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 15th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions Race Results: 4 of 6, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet Monica 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5341 | 9/15/2024 | 4 of 6 / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 8th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 8th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Series $125 Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link Race Results: 3 of 6, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5312 | 9/8/2024 | 3 of 6 / Series |
Recent Posts
Jul 06 2022
Physics and Sail Shape
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/physics-sail-shape/
Apr 12 2022
Vento Solare Launched 12 April 2022!
Vento Solare was launched at Borden Light Marina on the afternoon of 12 April. The boat will remain at Borden Light for the next week as some last minute work is done before bringing the boat to its slip at the Navy Marina. I want to thank all those who helped get the tasks done so we could launch. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-launched-12-april-2022/
Sep 09 2021
Approaching End of Season
The 2021 season was a little strange with a late start due to the damage from the March wind storm, followed later in the season with my bone headed move hitting a rock during the EGYC Annual regatta. Fortunately, all was fixed and we were able to sail most events.
Last weekend we completed the Conanicut ATI race. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/approaching-end-of-season/
Upcoming Events
Final JYC Fall Series with Texas Sunday Afterwards @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportIn 2 days Sun. Oct 6th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 6th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet Lisa 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.The final JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Diana & Tom have invited the all crew to a Texas Sunday party at the Almondy Inn afterwards. Please indicate in the Crew Comment the number attending. Post # 5344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cliff Mitchell Fall BI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: LI Sound Narragansett Bay Newport Newport YCIn 8 days Sat. Oct 12th, 2024 @ 8:00AM - 3:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Oct 12th @ 8:00AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Newport YC Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $61.60 9/2/2024 Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions
Pursuit race to BI - non spinnaker. Friday
Saturday
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BI to Newport Cruise @ Payne's DockIn 10 days Mon. Oct 14th, 2024 @ 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDTBe at Payne's Dock - Mon. Oct 14th @ 9:00AM EDT133 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807, USARegistered: No
Return cruise back to Newport from BI. Weather permitting this is a spinnaker run! Post # 5323 |
View Calendar |
Recent Results
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JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 29th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 29th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions Race Results: 5 of 4 (DNF), Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base (Sarah) please meet Gardner 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5343 | 9/29/2024 | 5 of 4 (DNF) / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope Sail for Hope @ DockTAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportSat. Sep 28th, 2024 @ 9:30AM EDTBe at Dock - Sat. Sep 28th @ 9:30AM EDTClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: LinkRegistered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $245 Charity Donation, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice Board, Notice of Race, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Sailing Instructions, Scratch Sheet, Starting Sequence, Waiver Form, Waiver Status Race Results: 4 of 7
Those needing a ride on base (Andrew, Matt, Sarah, Steve) please meet Gardner 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.1100 Initial Warning Signal for starts near Rose Island Party after racing at Newport Shipyard. Bring refillable water bottle and lunch. Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Sail Newport Financial Aid Fund) at this link. When making a donation put J/109 Vento Solare in the boat name field. Pass this on to friends and families. Post # 5361 | 9/28/2024 | 4 of 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canceled: JYC Fall Series Canceled: JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 22nd, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 22nd @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Series Results: Series
This event is canceled~ Furler issues and torn jib heading out for Saturdays race. :-( ~Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5342 | 9/22/2024 | / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 15th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 15th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions Race Results: 4 of 6, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet Monica 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5341 | 9/15/2024 | 4 of 6 / Series | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay NewportSun. Sep 8th, 2024 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 8th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid Series $125 Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions, Payment Link Race Results: 3 of 6, Series Results: Series
Those needing a ride on base please meet 12:15 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. If you arrive a few minutes early call Bill so I can meet you to on the causeway to drive on base.JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Post # 5312 | 9/8/2024 | 3 of 6 / Series |
Recent Comments
- Bill on Ida Lewis Distance Race at 8/18/2024 07:37AMComment by Bill:
In the end it turned out that the Ida Lewis YC awarded the youth trophy to Vento Solare. Pictures from the award ceremony and the trophies are below.
Boat Trophy and Youth Keeper Trophy for Austin, Rory & Henry
Youth Trophy Presentation
Rory & Austin Receiving Keeper Trophies (Missing Henry)
Henry with Keeper Trophy at Home
- Andrew on Ida Lewis Distance Race at 8/17/2024 08:31PMComment by Andrew:
Bill
Thank you for a great time. That hour penelty seems steep. If you look at yellow brick there were a few other boats in our class that were just inside that south east dot. Not sure how picky they were being.
Either way great work by everyone. Enjoy the party.
- Bill on Ida Lewis Distance Race at 8/17/2024 04:15PMComment by Bill:
Bill went to the protest hearing about our sailing in the exclusion zone to fix the spinnaker. The results of the protest was the RC added 1 hour to our corrected time. This put us in 2nd place for the youth entries. We would have had 1st in youth if not for this. Hope to see you all at the awards ceremony!
- Bill on Ida Lewis Distance Race at 8/16/2024 06:47AMComment by Bill:
Updated boat call time is 10am this morning. Those needing ride on base meet 0945 pass & ID parking lot.
- Bill on Cedar Point OD Regatta at 6/3/2024 09:46AM
Recent Comments
In the end it turned out that the Ida Lewis YC awarded the youth trophy to Vento Solare. Pictures from the award ceremony and the trophies are below.
Boat Trophy and Youth Keeper Trophy for Austin, Rory & Henry
Youth Trophy Presentation
Rory & Austin Receiving Keeper Trophies (Missing Henry)
Henry with Keeper Trophy at Home
Bill
Thank you for a great time. That hour penelty seems steep. If you look at yellow brick there were a few other boats in our class that were just inside that south east dot. Not sure how picky they were being.
Either way great work by everyone. Enjoy the party.
Bill went to the protest hearing about our sailing in the exclusion zone to fix the spinnaker. The results of the protest was the RC added 1 hour to our corrected time. This put us in 2nd place for the youth entries. We would have had 1st in youth if not for this. Hope to see you all at the awards ceremony!
Updated boat call time is 10am this morning. Those needing ride on base meet 0945 pass & ID parking lot.
Happy Birthday Sarah at Cedar Point!