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Zephyr IV, a 35-foot Westerly Oceanquest, undergoes a series of coastal passages along the south coast of the UK, including the Solent, Portsmouth Harbour, Poole Harbour, and Newtown Creek.0:01 Following a spring 2021 launch, the owner performs maintenance including replacing seized deck organizers and troubleshooting radio frequency interference affecting the autopilot.0:22 During passages, the vessel encounters variable conditions ranging from light winds to 20-knot breezes, requiring reefing and sail adjustments.33:02 Navigation through the Solent and into Poole Harbour involves managing wind-over-tide sea states and busy shipping lanes.12:42 The crew utilizes an asymmetrical spinnaker for light-air performance and tests a gimbaled stove for cooking while heeled.25:07 The vessel is eventually hauled out at Chichester Harbour for a bottom cleaning.30:24 Practical experience confirms that while the Westerly Oceanquest handles well in 20-knot winds, radio transmissions can induce autopilot instability, and careful monitoring of wind-over-tide conditions is essential for comfortable entry into busy harbours like Poole.9:18

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