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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Pictures from Pat & Sue for the last sail of the season from the Navy marina to Borden Light.
Pictures from Block Island Steve
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