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S/V Quetzal Sailing New England Ep. 2 - Block Island, Narragansett Bay, and Martha’s Vineyard
November 16, 2023 · 15 min · 8K views · Bristol, Rhode Island
What this video covers
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
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