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Itacaré, Brazil, offers a tranquil, well-preserved environment, though its historical development was hindered by colonial land restrictions and the loss of river navigability following the construction of the Pedra and Funil dams on the Rio de Contas.1:45 The town’s port, once vital for the cocoa trade, now presents challenges for deep-keel vessels like the 55-ft sailboat *Balanço* due to siltation and shifting sandbars.2:45 Navigating the bar requires local knowledge, as the channel changes rapidly and deep water often lies close to the sand.13:41 After departing Itacaré with local guidance, the crew sailed to Salvador to participate in the Aratu-Maragogipe regatta.13:26 This 30-mile race concludes in the Rio Paraguaçu and serves as a traditional event within the Baía de Todos os Santos.6:40 During the race, the *Balanço* reached speeds of 11 knots in 12-knot winds, finishing third in its class of 22 boats.9:45 The crew later returned to open water, encountering calm seas with 1.5-meter swells and 15-knot winds.16:00

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