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The 35-ft sailboat Balanço transits 37 nautical miles from Ponta do Curral to Salvador, Brazil, marking a transition from the rural, isolated anchorages of southern Bahia to the urban environment of the state capital.4:57 The crew encounters light winds and a cross-sea during the seven-hour passage, occasionally disrupted by local rain squalls known as pirajás, which bring gusts up to 25 knots.7:00 Upon arrival in Salvador, the vessel anchors near the Mercado Modelo and the historic Pelourinho district.13:23 The crew experiences the local Carnival festivities, including the Afoxé Filhos de Gandhi procession and the large-scale trio elétrico performances in the Ondina neighborhood.21:33 The host plans significant maintenance for the vessel, including replacing the national flag and addressing worn rigging and equipment, while seeking partnerships to support the ongoing upkeep of the boat.3:20 Access to the city from the anchorage involves using the historic Elevador Lacerda, which connects the waterfront to the upper city.19:41

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