Southern New England 2 | E034
9 July 2024 · 6 min · 230 views · Newport, Rhode Island
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike sailed Yacht Zen Again from Essex, Connecticut, to Block Island, Rhode Island, before continuing to Newport.0:07 The transit from Essex required waiting for the Old Saybrook Rail Bridge to lift before entering Long Island Sound.0:54 Fog cleared by midday, allowing for a sail to Block Island, where the crew anchored in a quiet harbor during the pre-Memorial Day season.1:30 They later completed a 25-nautical-mile passage to Newport, utilizing both engine and sail with one reef in the main.3:04 In Newport, they anchored near the Ida Lewis Yacht Club alongside other Ocean Cruising Club vessels.4:21 Mike attempted to replace a failed masthead light, but the repair stalled due to a missing tool.5:01 The crew toured the 19th-century historic center and visited the Sailing Museum, which features extensive America's Cup exhibits.5:29
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