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The dangers and beauty of Lagoa dos Patos, the Gaucho's inland sea. | Cut from #SAL #52

17 de julho de 2026 · 6 min · 6K visualizações · Lagoa dos Patos

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Lagoa dos Patos, a large freshwater lagoon in southern Brazil, presents unique navigational challenges due to its shallow depths, extensive fishing nets, and intense commercial shipping traffic.0:55 Measuring 60 kilometers across, the lagoon is so flat that sailors often lose sight of the shore, creating an open-sea environment prone to sudden, powerful winds that can reach 50 knots.1:20 During a recent transit, the vessel relied on its marinized Red Par diesel engine for 90% of the journey, maintaining stable oil pressure and temperature throughout.2:22 Navigation requires constant vigilance for shoals and restricted routes, particularly in the shallower southern channels.1:26 The crew experienced intermittent failures with their wheel-drive autopilot, specifically erratic azimuth readings on the display.5:00 Troubleshooting revealed a loose wire connection on the compass unit, which was repaired with solder and insulation.5:01 While the lagoon is known for volatile weather, the crew found local wind forecasts to be highly reliable compared to the Angra and Paraty regions.4:00

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