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Adriano Plotzky prepares for a solo passage from Salvador, Bahia, to Mangue Seco, a journey expected to take approximately two days.▶ 0:01 Before departing, he anchors in the Ribeira neighbourhood of Salvador, noting the area's shallow entrance, which requires careful tidal planning for his boat’s two-metre draft.▶ 2:04 He utilises the facilities at the Angra dos Veleiros club, which provided a mooring buoy.▶ 4:21 During his stay, he performs maintenance on the vessel, including repairing an oxidised electrical connection for the windlass and sealing a forward hatch to prevent water ingress during potential upwind sailing.▶ 8:12 He emphasises the importance of maintaining detailed logs for fuel consumption and energy usage to assist in passage planning.▶ 11:26 Plotzky highlights the necessity of resolving minor mechanical issues before departure to ensure comfort and safety during solo operations, particularly when managing potential autopilot failure or adverse weather.▶ 8:12 He plans to depart at midnight to time his arrival at Mangue Seco with favourable tides.▶ 13:55

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