Hashtag Sal · video

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The crew of the sailboat Hashtag Sal explores the city of Vitória, Brazil, while moored at the Yacht Club do Espírito Santo.0:59 The city, founded in 1535, features a narrow bay that serves as a busy commercial shipping channel, requiring careful navigation for small craft due to limited maneuvering space for large merchant vessels.2:42 The crew notes that the area, often called "Ventória" by local sailors, experiences frequent afternoon winds of 25 to 30 knots, creating challenging conditions for dinghy transit.4:58 Key landmarks visited include the 1989 Third Bridge, which provides 70 meters of mast clearance, and the historic Palácio Anchieta, a state government seat located directly on the waterfront.4:03 The city center contains preserved 19th-century sites such as Parque Moscoso and the Sônia Cabral music venue, formerly the state legislative assembly.10:51 The crew highlights the city's high cost of living and strong local food culture, specifically the capixaba feijoada.8:58

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