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Bobby, sailing solo on an Island SPIRIT 525, transits from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Newport, Rhode Island, via Niantic Bay.2:35 The passage involves motoring through light winds before encountering unforecast 19- to 20-knot headwinds and 6- to 8-foot seas while rounding a point, which significantly reduces speed to 3.5 knots.8:49 After turning 45 degrees to port, the crew deploys a sail to stabilize the vessel and increase speed to 7 knots.12:06 Upon arrival in Newport, the harbor lacks available moorings, forcing an anchorage north of downtown.15:06 The anchoring process proves challenging due to conflicting wind and current directions, requiring careful positioning to avoid existing anchor chains.15:13 Maintenance tasks during the trip include cleaning the generator's main strainer to prevent impeller failure.7:15 The passage demonstrates that unforecast wind against current in coastal cuts can create significantly rougher sea states than anticipated, necessitating sail adjustments for stability.

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