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The 38-ft sailboat Balanço navigates the shallow, unchartered waters between the Ilha do Cabo Frio and the mainland at Arraial do Cabo, Brazil.1:24 With a 2-meter draft, the crew relies on high tide and sonar-generated charts via the Navi Onyx app to avoid sandbanks while transiting the Boqueirão passage.2:03 Upon arrival, the vessel anchors in the Praia do Forno, a sheltered bay protected from southern swells by surrounding hills.4:57 During a forecasted cyclone, the crew experiences 40-knot gusts but remains secure due to the lack of fetch, which prevents significant wave formation.10:08 The host notes that while the region offers excellent, protected anchorages, it remains underutilized by the cruising community.10:55 The visit includes an introduction to the Meninos do Vento sailing school, a social project teaching local youth to sail using dinghies and Optimist boats to revive the area's traditional maritime culture.13:19 The crew also manages local wildlife, specifically gulls that frequently target food on the boat's grill.5:40

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