S/V Quetzal Sailing New England Ep. 2 - Block Island, Narragansett Bay, and Martha’s Vineyard

Name: S/V Quetzal Sailing New England Ep. 2 - Block Island, Narragansett Bay, and Martha’s Vineyard
Uploaded: 2023-11-16T22:09:35.000Z
Duration: 15 min 50 s
Description: The crew of the CT56 Quetzal navigates New England anchorages and manages gear failures before heading south.

16. november 2023 · 15 min · 8K visninger · Bristol, Rhode Island

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The crew of the CT56 Quetzal cruises through New England, visiting Block Island, Newport, Potter Cove, Bristol, East Greenwich, and Martha’s Vineyard. During the trip, a rigger in Newport attempts to repair a furling issue on the boom, though the unit likely requires replacement.4:09 While anchored in Potter Cove, the vessel experiences 30-knot gusts and thunderstorms.4:44 In Bristol, the crew locates and visits the Cabo Rico 56 hull number one, Trinity Grace.6:25 The transit from Newport to Vineyard Haven covers 44 miles, providing rare opportunities for sailing in an area characterized by light winds and short hops between anchorages.11:11 Before departing for the Chesapeake Bay, the crew monitors a front at Block Island with forecasted 25-knot winds and 6- to 10-foot seas.14:56 They choose to delay their departure by one day to avoid the worst of the weather.15:28