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CRAZY TRICKS IN SÃO MIGUEL
November 9, 2025 · 34 min · 3K views · São Miguel
What this video covers
The crew of an Etap 38i explores the volcanic landscape of São Miguel in the Azores, focusing on geothermal sites and local infrastructure. They visit the Caldeira Velha botanical garden and hot springs, noting that the site requires advance booking due to high tourist volume.1:11 The crew observes geothermal activity at Furnas, where local restaurants cook "cozido" stews in aluminum pots buried in the volcanic soil for seven to eight hours.12:04 While exploring the island, they identify a potential anchorage at Povoa Soa, which they previously bypassed due to 1.5-meter swell.17:21 The port facilities at their current location provide adequate sanitary services and infrastructure for cruisers.28:21 Maintenance tasks include fabricating chafe guards for mooring lines using adhesive rubber material to prevent wear in the fairleads.23:25 The crew also performs temporary repairs on a worn genoa and plans to climb the mast to service a malfunctioning wind vane and inspect a damaged aluminum fitting at the top of the headsail furler.32:01
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