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Eddie and Kelly sail their boat north along the Montenegrin coast from Bar to Budva, navigating a series of exposed anchorages prone to sudden, powerful katabatic winds descending from the mountains.2:11 After waiting out storms in Bar Marina, they motor to Maljevik Bay, which offers protection from northwest and northeast winds.2:00 They hike to the Haj Nehaj Fortress, a large, uncrowded historical site accessible via a steep, narrow trail.3:19 The crew continues to Ujarrick Bay and anchors off the island chapel near Buljarica Beach, noting that while the scenery is pristine, the anchorages are often rolly and noisy due to local beach activity and shifting swells.7:15 At Sveti Stefan, they anchor near the luxury resort before completing the final leg to Dukley Marina in Budva.11:22 Upon arrival, the marina staff fails to respond to radio calls and provides minimal assistance during docking.13:59 The coastline between Bar and Budva features spectacular mountain scenery and few other cruising vessels, though sailors must remain vigilant for unpredictable mountain gusts.13:22

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