Wickford to Newport

We slept in and didn't leave Wickford until 1130. The wind was very light and in our face for the first hour but it eventually picked up some and shifted so we could put out the genoa and motor sail for a while. Eventually, we did shut the engine down and sailed into the wind for about an hour at a speed of 3 knots. Finally, we decided to end the torture and started the engine to complete the last few miles to the Coaster's Harbor Navy Yacht Club mooring ball. We are now members of CHNYC and get to use the ball when we are in Newport which has served as a hub while we have been exploring Narragansett Bay and New England.

We spent the remainder of the day buying provisions at the Navy commissary, doing laundry and taking showers at the marina. We plan to stay in Newport a few days relaxing and exploring the city.

Coasters Harbor Navy Yacht Club