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The Secret Corner of Rio de Contas | #SAIL #328
31 agosto 2024 · 27 min · 48K visualizzazioni · Itacaré
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The Rio de Contas in Brazil offers a sheltered anchorage for cruising sailboats, though the river bar is dynamic and requires updated local knowledge to avoid grounding.0:19 The river features a freshwater environment with significant tidal fluctuations of approximately 2.2 meters, which can restrict access to narrow tributaries and waterfalls during low tide.6:14 Exploring the river’s upper reaches is best accomplished by dinghy, particularly when traveling in a group to provide mutual support for outboard motors.2:30 The area remains largely undeveloped, with limited tourism infrastructure and a local culture centered on river life.3:08
Maintenance of onboard systems remains a constant requirement for liveaboards. When a watermaker triggers a high-pressure alarm, the issue often stems from clogged pre-filters rather than the membrane.13:21 Replacing the 50-micron, 20-micron, and 5-micron sediment filters restores proper system pressure.13:51 Periodic maintenance of these filters is essential, with the frequency determined by the sediment content of the local water.14:13
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