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Navigating the coastal waters near Ilha do Mel requires careful attention to strong tidal currents and shallow depths.0:12 Adriano Plotzky motors against wind and current to reach Pontal do Paraná, where the boat anchors near a marina.0:22 The following morning, the crew proceeds to Ilha do Mel, anchoring at a distance from the local docks to accommodate the vessel's draft.1:21 Access to the island involves taking a dinghy to the Praia das Encantadas and walking to the Gruta das Encantadas, a large sea cave.1:27 The crew later travels by dinghy to Nova Brasília to hike to the Farol das Conchas, a 19th-century lighthouse commissioned by Dom Pedro.4:41 While the island offers well-organized infrastructure and scenic trails, the lack of deep-water anchorages limits the duration of stay for cruising vessels.5:13 The region features complex channels, including the Canal da Galheta, where strong waves and currents demand vigilant navigation.1:59

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