Suisui丸 · video

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Persistent rain in Paraty, Brazil, depletes solar power and fuel reserves for Hitomi and Tomio aboard Suisui丸, forcing a departure from their anchorage to replenish supplies.0:43 The crew motors to a marina in Paraty to refuel the boat and take on fresh water.2:44 After securing supplies, they use the dinghy to reach the historic town center for grocery shopping.4:20 The town, known for its 18th-century gold rush architecture and tidal flooding that earns it the nickname "Venice of South America," features streets that become submerged during high tide.5:33 Upon returning to the boat, the crew prepares a meal of spring rolls and grilled fish, utilizing the replenished energy stores as the weather clears.7:31 The experience highlights the necessity of managing power and water resources during extended periods of low solar output.

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