Sail Vessel Khalifavideo
#4 Honoring the arrival of the Katoosh brothers.
25 May 2025 · 30 min · 5K views · Ilhabela
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *khalifa*, a family with a young child, transits from Ubatuba to Ilha Grande, Brazil, while managing daily maintenance and provisioning. After departing Saco da Ribeira, Ubatuba, the vessel sails under light winds to Sítio Forte, Ilha Grande, where the crew anchors for several days to balance boat chores with family activities.8:23 The captain performs routine maintenance, including washing the boat with fresh water to remove salt accumulation after passages.25:39 The family utilizes a large storage compartment beneath the forward berth to stow gear, including a child’s bicycle, tools, and camping equipment.21:08 During the transit, the crew employs a wing-on-wing sail configuration.18:42 The family later relocates to the "Laboratório" anchorage near the Angra dos Reis nuclear power plant, where they moor using multiple lines to counter strong currents.28:07 This location features warm water discharge from the plant’s cooling system, which the crew uses for swimming despite rainy, cold weather conditions.29:32
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