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Sailing & Spearfishing in Brazil’s Crystal Waters — Sailing Yabá 284
September 21, 2025 · 23 min · 41K views · Ilha Grande
What this video covers
Yabá, a cruising sailboat, transits from Paraty to Ilha Grande, Brazil, to explore protected anchorages and clear waters. The crew navigates the coastal route in light winds, often relying on the engine, before arriving at Saco do Céu.▶ 5:19 This anchorage features exceptionally calm, mirror-like water, though its tight dimensions and proximity to rocks necessitate the use of a 20-kilogram stern anchor to prevent the boat from swinging.▶ 9:36 The crew utilizes the Brazilian website fishcode.com.br to identify local fish species, ensuring their catch is not a protected or toxic variety before consumption.▶ 20:36 After failing to catch fish while trolling during the passage, the crew successfully spears a Paru Enxada while diving near Ponta do Bananal.▶ 20:58 They clean the hull and propeller while anchored in 16 meters of water, noting high visibility.▶ 19:15 The trip highlights the logistical challenges of anchoring in restricted, car-free island bays and the social aspect of buddy boating with other cruisers.
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