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Exploring the ONLY Tropical Fjord in the World... by Sailboat — Sailing Yabá 279
August 17, 2025 · 32 min · 64K views · Saco do Mamanguá
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Yabá explores Saco do Mamanguá, a narrow, mountain-flanked inlet in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro often described as the world’s only tropical fjord.▶ 0:00 While geologically distinct from glacial fjords, the area features steep, forest-covered terrain and calm, deep-water anchorages.▶ 11:28 The crew navigates the inlet using a chart plotter to identify shallow areas near mangroves, where they anchor in 2 meters of water.▶ 12:56 They supplement their food supplies by using a cast net to catch snook and parati.▶ 15:29 The crew also undertakes a trek through a mangrove swamp to reach a remote restaurant, navigating tidal mudflats and shallow channels by dinghy and on foot.▶ 19:06 They note the importance of timing dinghy trips with the tide to avoid becoming stranded in the mangroves.▶ 23:02 After departing Saco do Mamanguá, the crew sets a course for Ilha da Cotia, selecting the destination based on satellite imagery and shelter potential.▶ 31:16
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