A bordo del Thalia · video

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The 30-ft sailboat Thalia transitions from river sailing on the Río de la Plata to coastal cruising in the Atlantic Ocean. The crew departs from Montevideo, Uruguay, on a 90-nautical-mile passage to Piriápolis, encountering 25-knot winds that force them to reef the mainsail and shorten the genoa.0:48 After 21 hours of sailing, they reach the port of Buceo in Montevideo for fuel and supplies.2:15 The subsequent leg to Piriápolis involves motor-sailing with 15-knot southerly winds and significant swell.6:25 Upon arrival, the crew conducts local coastal sailing toward Punta Ballena and anchors off Isla Gorriti near Punta del Este.11:15 They utilize the Anchor Alarm app and B&G instruments to monitor their position while anchored in 5-knot westerly winds.12:42 During the transit, the crew observes whales near Piriápolis.15:12 The journey marks the vessel's first experience in saltwater after years of river navigation.8:17

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