Rio San Antonio
01/03/09 20:24 Filed in: Argentina | San Fernando
After last night I slept in a bit. Ezequiel woke me up with an invitation to come aboard GOYO for a trip round to Rio San Antonio in the delta.
Skipper Dario (at centre) was joined by the Fredes family and friends making a total of 10 on board. GOYO is a Genesis 387 with two powerful Mercruiser engines.
Kiriwina looked quite small from the flying bridge on GOYO. It was quite a change to view the world afloat from a height of around 4m compared with around 1m on Kiriwina.
We left CNV around 13:00 as dark clouds gathered on the horizon. GOYO spanned the gap between two rows of moorings but Dario easily worked her round.
Passing Yacht Club Argentino (Norte). Long thin dark clouds indicate an imminent thunderstorm.
Just as in Spain bikinis tend to gather on the foredeck.
A very fast rib piloted by Ricardo coming alongside to pass over some gear.
Looking back towards Rio Lujan and a constant stream of boats.
View from our anchorage in a very busy Rio San Antonio. There were boats of every size and shape with those under way having to pick their way through a multitude of anchored boats. Buenos Aires, about 25km away, is clearly visible in the background.
It was quite shallow, around 2.5-3m with a brisk current around 2-3 knots. Dario streamed a long security line with lifebuoy for the swimmers to hang on to. The water was warm but care was needed in the strong current.
Goyo at anchor. Rio San Antonio.
Then the rain came. Lots of it complete with thunder and lightning.
The rain was warm as well so everybody continued swimming.
In between rain squalls the sun came out and throughout the afternoon Gabriela kept everyone well fed. Thanks Gabriela.
So far as I can gather there are no speed limits in the delta. However passing too close to anchored boats at speed attracts a chorus of whistles and obviously inconsiderate or dangerous navigation could lead to a conversation with the Prefetura who maintain a very high profile with four boats scattered along our four mile route.
Our route. There are very shallow banks near the junction with Rio San Antonio.
Back in San Fernando Dario cooked up another parilla after which I got to bed around 01:30. It was a lovely day. Thanks Dario, Gabriela and Ricardo y todos for your hospitality.
Skipper Dario (at centre) was joined by the Fredes family and friends making a total of 10 on board. GOYO is a Genesis 387 with two powerful Mercruiser engines.
Kiriwina looked quite small from the flying bridge on GOYO. It was quite a change to view the world afloat from a height of around 4m compared with around 1m on Kiriwina.
We left CNV around 13:00 as dark clouds gathered on the horizon. GOYO spanned the gap between two rows of moorings but Dario easily worked her round.
Passing Yacht Club Argentino (Norte). Long thin dark clouds indicate an imminent thunderstorm.
Just as in Spain bikinis tend to gather on the foredeck.
A very fast rib piloted by Ricardo coming alongside to pass over some gear.
Looking back towards Rio Lujan and a constant stream of boats.
View from our anchorage in a very busy Rio San Antonio. There were boats of every size and shape with those under way having to pick their way through a multitude of anchored boats. Buenos Aires, about 25km away, is clearly visible in the background.
It was quite shallow, around 2.5-3m with a brisk current around 2-3 knots. Dario streamed a long security line with lifebuoy for the swimmers to hang on to. The water was warm but care was needed in the strong current.
Goyo at anchor. Rio San Antonio.
Then the rain came. Lots of it complete with thunder and lightning.
The rain was warm as well so everybody continued swimming.
In between rain squalls the sun came out and throughout the afternoon Gabriela kept everyone well fed. Thanks Gabriela.
So far as I can gather there are no speed limits in the delta. However passing too close to anchored boats at speed attracts a chorus of whistles and obviously inconsiderate or dangerous navigation could lead to a conversation with the Prefetura who maintain a very high profile with four boats scattered along our four mile route.
Our route. There are very shallow banks near the junction with Rio San Antonio.
Back in San Fernando Dario cooked up another parilla after which I got to bed around 01:30. It was a lovely day. Thanks Dario, Gabriela and Ricardo y todos for your hospitality.