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The family aboard the steel-hulled sailboat Kira Kira explores the Bahía de Todos los Santos in Brazil, navigating from the island of Itaparica to the Paraguazú River. After a four-day stay at the public dock in Itaparica, the crew anchors out to manage water and electricity needs.0:32 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the marine toilet hoses to remove calcium buildup every six to eight months.2:16 Following a dog bite incident, the crew travels to Salinas to secure rabies and tetanus vaccinations at a local hospital.3:45 The vessel then proceeds in company with other boats to the Paraguazú River, where the crew encounters heavy mosquito activity and strong tidal currents.8:09 To mitigate galvanic corrosion on their steel hull, the crew prefers using a nylon rode instead of chain when anchoring, as the electric windlass can contribute to electrical degradation.13:01 Navigating the river requires careful timing with the tides to manage significant current, often necessitating motor-sailing to maintain progress against the flow.11:45

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