Aratu to Itaparica
Kiriwina and Cora-Mae left Aratu ataround 11:15.
Apart from a short leg after the Dow refinery we were able to motor sail in SW winds F3-4. I had watched local boats take short cuts across the banks to the saouth of Ilha da Mare and we did the same.
Around 12:30 my engine suddenly raced to high revs and would not respond to the throttle. A large amount of black smoke appeared as I shut down using the engine stop thinkging the worst. However after 5 minutes I restarted and the engine ran without problems.
I anchored off Itaparica marina at 15:20. All berths were occupied by Brazilian weekenders. Later, a berth opened up and I moved in to be all fast alongside the inner pontoon at 17:40.
We ate ashore at the Turkish steakhouse.
Approaching Itaparica marina.
Apart from a short leg after the Dow refinery we were able to motor sail in SW winds F3-4. I had watched local boats take short cuts across the banks to the saouth of Ilha da Mare and we did the same.
Around 12:30 my engine suddenly raced to high revs and would not respond to the throttle. A large amount of black smoke appeared as I shut down using the engine stop thinkging the worst. However after 5 minutes I restarted and the engine ran without problems.
I anchored off Itaparica marina at 15:20. All berths were occupied by Brazilian weekenders. Later, a berth opened up and I moved in to be all fast alongside the inner pontoon at 17:40.
We ate ashore at the Turkish steakhouse.
Approaching Itaparica marina.