Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 2 days Sat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Bring your refillable water bottle and lunch.Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor Post # 5562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 3 days Sun. Sep 21st, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5607 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 9 days Sat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $555 9/6/2025 Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Those needing a ride on base please meet 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 (Bill purchased 8 tickets for Self & Crew). Bring refillable water bottle and lunch. Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, Better Bay Alliance 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 # 5623 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 10 days Sun. Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5608 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 17 days Sun. Oct 5th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 basePost # 5609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 14th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 14th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 6 of 8
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Those needing a ride on base (Dave, Kristin, Steve, Beatrice) please meet Bill 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5606 | 9/14/2025 | 6 of 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 7th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 7th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 4/25/2025 Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 1 of 3
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Those needing a ride on base (Beatrice, Sarah & Friend, Wayne) please meet Lisa 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 basePost # 5561 | 9/7/2025 | 1 of 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conanicut ATI Race Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Aug 31st, 2025 @ 9:45AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Aug 31st @ 9:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Conanicut YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $175 7/27/2025 Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: 3 of 11, Series Results: Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC. Party tickets available at this link and must be purchased by Friday, August 29 at 12 PM. CYC will accept registration at the door the day of the race. $47 per person (online) | $52 per person at the door Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:30 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Dock time - 0945 | 8/31/2025 | 3 of 11 / Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 26th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 26th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 5 of 10, Series Results: 7 of 11
Last JYC Summer Series Tuesday night race for 2025 ;-( The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Those needing a ride (Gerry, Sue, Kristen, Sarah, Chris) on base please meet Lisa 5:00 pm at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5605 | 8/26/2025 | 5 of 10 / 7 of 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prince Henry Race Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 23rd, 2025 @ 7:45AM - 4:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 23rd @ 7:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration Race Results: 2 of 7
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race Bill is bringing Sophie and Sarah. Beatrice can park at the old Newport Nautical lot and I'll meet her there at 0740. All others have base access but parking on base may be elsewhere since the O'Club lot is closed. Please plan accordingly so we can leave the dock promptly at 0800. Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay with sails down at anchor. Salute to Summer celebration on lawn at Navy base afterwards with band concert and fireworks. Food trucks and beverages available. See the Race Page for details Post # 5559 | 8/23/2025 | 2 of 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 25 2020
Vento Solare entered the final JYC summer series race with a third place standing. Weather at the start had winds 8-12 out of the West. It looked like a beautiful night for the race with the potential for some thunderstorms later in the evening. The crew consisted of Roland on the bow, Eric at mast & tactician, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/we-survived-some-boats-didnt/
Aug 16 2020
Crew – Eric, Gardner, Andrew, Bill, Mary & Roland with the traditional bottle of bubbly after the finish
Vento Solare placed 3rd in the Aloha Class (PHRF 55+) with an elapsed time of 5:07:40 (corrected time 5:19:58) using the J/109 One Design PHRF 75 rating. The 2020 Ida Lewis Distance Race was a little different this year. …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/ida-lewis-distance-race-podium-finish/
Aug 11 2020
There is a great picture of Vento Solare from the 2019 Ida Lewis Distance Race on the lead in to the North Sails News with an article How to Improve Your Tacks. It is posted below for your reading pleasure.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR TACKS
Prioritizing Your Upwind Technique Can Make Or Break Your Race Result
2019 IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE
The most important element of upwind boat handling is tacking, …
Permanent link to this article: https://vs.j109.org/vento-solare-featured-in-north-sail-news/
Fall Race around Prudence @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay USA NortheastIn 2 days Sat. Sep 20th, 2025 @ 8:30AM - 4:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 20th @ 8:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration, Start Times
Those needing a ride on base please meet 8:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base. Bring your refillable water bottle and lunch.Twenty Hundred Club Fall Race around Prudence Island Start @ 1030 West of Prudence Island Vicinity of R14 Allen's Harbor Post # 5562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 3 days Sun. Sep 21st, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 21st @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5607 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sail for Hope @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay NewportIn 9 days Sat. Sep 27th, 2025 @ 9:30AM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Sep 27th @ 9:30AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Sail Newport Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $555 9/6/2025 Crew List, Donation Link, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Scratch Sheet, Waiver Form, Waiver Status
Those needing a ride on base please meet 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 (Bill purchased 8 tickets for Self & Crew). Bring refillable water bottle and lunch. Please consider supporting the charities that Sail for Hope is raising money for (Warrior Sailing, Better Bay Alliance 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 # 5623 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 10 days Sun. Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 28th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5608 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastIn 17 days Sun. Oct 5th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Oct 5th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. 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 basePost # 5609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 14th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 14th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 6 of 8
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Those needing a ride on base (Dave, Kristin, Steve, Beatrice) please meet Bill 9:15 am 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 on the causeway to drive on basePost # 5606 | 9/14/2025 | 6 of 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Fall Series JYC Fall Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Sep 7th, 2025 @ 12:30PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Sep 7th @ 12:30PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid 4/25/2025 Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 1 of 3
JYC Fall Series Sunday afternoon weekly. The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1330. Those needing a ride on base (Beatrice, Sarah & Friend, Wayne) please meet Lisa 9:15 am 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 basePost # 5561 | 9/7/2025 | 1 of 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conanicut ATI Race Conanicut ATI Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSun. Aug 31st, 2025 @ 9:45AM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sun. Aug 31st @ 9:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Conanicut YC Registration: Link Registered: Yes Fees Paid: Paid $175 7/27/2025 Crew List, Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Party Tickets, RC Announcements, Registration List, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2, Starting Sequence Race Results: 3 of 11 , Series Results: Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88
Conanicut Around the Island Race with a party afterwards at Conanicut YC. Party tickets available at this link and must be purchased by Friday, August 29 at 12 PM. CYC will accept registration at the door the day of the race. $47 per person (online) | $52 per person at the door Those needing a ride on base please meet 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Dock time - 0945 | 8/31/2025 | 3 of 11 / Class: 3 of 11, Fleet: 20 of 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
JYC Summer Series JYC Summer Series @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: JYC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastTue. Aug 26th, 2025 @ 5:15PM - 8:00PM EDTBe at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Tue. Aug 26th @ 5:15PM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Jamestown YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Sailing Instructions, SI Amendment #1, SI Amendment #2 Race Results: 5 of 10, Series Results: 7 of 11
Last JYC Summer Series Tuesday night race for 2025 ;-( The warning signal for the first class is approximately 1800. Those needing a ride (Gerry, Sue, Kristen, Sarah, Chris) on base please meet Lisa 9:15 am at the Pass & ID parking lot to be driven on base.Post # 5605 | 8/26/2025 | 5 of 10 / 7 of 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prince Henry Race Prince Henry Race @ Navy Marina Slip A49TAGS: 20HC Narragansett Bay Newport USA NortheastSat. Aug 23rd, 2025 @ 7:45AM - 4:30PM EDT Be at Navy Marina Slip A49 - Sat. Aug 23rd @ 7:45AM EDT17 Perry Rd, Newport, RI 02841, USAClub Website: Twenty Hundred Club Registration: Link Registered: Yes Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Race Results, Scratch Sheet, Season Registration, Sailing Instructions, Single Race Registration Race Results: 2 of 7
Twenty Hundred Club Prince Henry Race Bill is bringing Sophie and Sarah. Beatrice can park at the old Newport Nautical lot and I'll meet her there at 0740. All others have base access but parking on base may be elsewhere since the O'Club lot is closed. Please plan accordingly so we can leave the dock promptly at 0800. Bring your own lunch and refillable water bottle. Bill will have beverages on the boat. Start @ 0900 at various designated marks in Narragansett Bay with sails down at anchor. Salute to Summer celebration on lawn at Navy base afterwards with band concert and fireworks. Food trucks and beverages available. See the Race Page for details Post # 5559 | 8/23/2025 | 2 of 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This photo from Block Island Steve
98TH CONANICUT YACHT CLUB AROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Great time on the water today and after at the CYC awards party. Third place finish in a class with 11 boats.
These pictures taken by Block Island Steve after the start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race.
Henry & Matt Trimming
Henry Trimming
Elena Trimming
The 2025 ILDR was a light air challenge for the Vento Solare crew. Pia, Elena & Henry made up 50% of the crew to qualify as a youth entry. They were joined by Peter, Matt & Bill. The crew was recognized at the awards ceremony with the 1st place Youth trophy and 3rd of 8 in the Coronet class.
Youth Trophy 1st place presented to Vento Solare crew
3rd of 8 boats in Coronet class
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.
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This photo from Block Island Steve
98TH CONANICUT YACHT CLUB AROUND THE ISLAND RACE
Great time on the water today and after at the CYC awards party. Third place finish in a class with 11 boats.
These pictures taken by Block Island Steve after the start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race.
Henry & Matt Trimming
Henry Trimming
Elena Trimming
The 2025 ILDR was a light air challenge for the Vento Solare crew. Pia, Elena & Henry made up 50% of the crew to qualify as a youth entry. They were joined by Peter, Matt & Bill. The crew was recognized at the awards ceremony with the 1st place Youth trophy and 3rd of 8 in the Coronet class.
Youth Trophy 1st place presented to Vento Solare crew
3rd of 8 boats in Coronet class
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.