The 2024 sailing season has drawn to an end. Just prior to the end of the season, the mast was removed and tasks completed so we could do the final Mitchell race to Block Island over Columbus weekend. Some pending mast chores completed include replacing the VHF antenna, run new wind sensor cable, replace a broken spinnaker sheave, lubricate sheaves, inspect the rig, and wax the mast. This was all turned around over four days!
New VHF Antenna & Connector Test
Vento Solare was delivered to Borden Light Marina on Tuesday 21 October and hauled the same day. Some warm weather provided the opportunity to patch some peeling spots on the keel, bottom sand, paint and hull wax. On Halloween the boat cover was put on so the boat is ready for the winter snow.
Vento Solare gets Some Patches Before Bottom Painting
Over the winter a few minor projects will be done inside the boat. Come spring, we'll have a wet sanding party to do the bottom so the boat can be launched early for the 2025 season. For now, we are ready for the 1st snow!
Covered and Waiting for First Snow
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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!
A fun evening sharing a table with Eric, Mary, Chris, Maggie, Francis, Lisa, Bill & Cindy. Mary was recognized with a US Sailing award as a JYC member for her communications role on J/122 Alliance in the Bermuda Race. Maggie accepted the J/122 Leading Edge third place fall series award for Tom and Diana. The picture below shows Bill & Cindy with the 1st place spring series award for J/109 Vento Solare.