Getting Close to Brazil

Getting Close to Brazil

December 6, 2016

Another day or two left in the trip! With 170 mm to go, we could arrive late Wed or early Thurs. The approach to the marina is through a reef, and then 7 nm up a river. Not something we want to tackle in the dark. There is a strong current in the river, so the strategy is to start the trip on a rising tide. If the wind stays high enough, we could arrive at a good time late Wednesday. Otherwise we have to slow down to arrive Thurs morning. Fortunately, you can anchor in the river. The suggestion for getting in to a marina slip is to wait for slack tide to attempt the med mooring. Something to look forward to!

The only sign that we are getting closer to the coast has been the increase in boat traffic. It is interesting to read the destinations of all the freighters. Most of the north traveling ones are heading to the USA. South going, often Singapore. The water temperature is now afternoon 32.6 C. Those famous Brazilian beaches have more to recommend them than just expanses of sand. The ones just south of the marina are the furthest east of all South American beaches. Hopefully we will have time to visit.

We copied some material about the area when we had internet in St Helena. It will likely take 2 days to complete the checking in procedures. The tourist bars in the area play loud music until 2 am most nights. The marina is Jacare Village marina. The town at the coast is Cabedelo. Airport is in Joao Passeo. But flights will go through Rio or São Paulo.

Tahawus arrived in Fernando yesterday and No Regrets today. They hope to catch up with us in Jacare before we leave. That is likely to be the middle of next week.