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#8 We climbed the mountains of Espírito Santo.
21 June 2025 · 24 min · 1K views · Curva da Jurema, Vitória
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat stops in Vitória, Espírito Santo, for maintenance and finds the city’s maritime infrastructure and local amenities unexpectedly well-suited for long-term stays.▶ 1:02 While anchored in the sheltered waters of Curva da Jurema, the owner plans structural reinforcements for the headsail furler, specifically welding support points to the bow fitting to better withstand the high loads expected during upcoming trade-wind passages to the Caribbean.▶ 2:43 The crew also awaits a new, smaller Genoa ordered from North Sails to replace their current oversized headsail.▶ 22:01 During their stay, they utilise local facilities including a dinghy dock and public parks.▶ 23:07 The crew takes a side trip 100 kilometres inland to the mountainous Pedra Azul region, noting a significant temperature drop of approximately 10 to 12 degrees Celsius compared to the coast.▶ 19:33 The stopover, initially intended only for repairs, extends to a month to accommodate sail delivery and local exploration.▶ 22:10
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