And Yes, here we are back in the Abrolhos archipelago that we loved so much! Always so tranquil with turquoise water and fish swimming with us… But because of a swell that comes from the south, We had to anchor in the north of the military island inhabited by 5 Brazilian Navy Families…
Here we are back in Rio… always under a gray sky and many showers. This does not prevent the Carioca (inhabitants of Rio) to party… and they put all their energy into it.. In the streets: It is a succession of 'blocos'” or street carnival that crisscross every neighborhood. That's a lot of people, almost…
We accompany Luc and Edwige in Paraty (west of Ilha Grande) so that they pick up a bus to Rio and catch their plane. We drop anchor in front of the village and see the boat “Zigoto” by Didier, Isabelle and their dog Barrack… A quick lunch in the center with Luc and Edwige and we leave them…
After picking up Luc and Edwige in Angra on Tuesday 22 February we go directly to the North East of Ilha Grande. First baths and first night for them in Lagoa Azul. A violent thunderstorm passes right above us. Impressive! We spent five busy days showing them the places we were…
All the people we met in Brazil, described to us “Ilha Grande” as an essential step. Paradise islands! so we wanted to see… 17 February 2011 After a night of sailing we head to the nearest bay – Praia de Palmas. We meet Didier, Isabelle and Barrack who were…
06 February We leave Buzios in the morning and decide to go to Cabo Frio where the anchorages are known to be “Quiet”… To our surprise the wind forces, The waves break on the rocks around us and quickly we reduce the sail, The genoa and start the engine…. We are committed to the…
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Finally the Spi swells 2 February After a first day of training, The wind seems to stabilize and pushes us to an average of 5 nodes. A small swell comes from behind – which makes the boat roll and is not very comfortable… The eavesdropping slams when the sails take the wind back…
Sunset under Spi… we slide on the water! 31 January. There's more to eat! Tomorrow we set sail for Rio. We spend a large part of the afternoon scraping the hull to remove the algae and shells that have taken up residence there. With mask and snorkel it's…