Aratu to Salvador
As usual a lot of things were left to the last minute.
Finally, by mid afternoon, I had the boat pretty much squared away. All running rigging, the sails, and boom had been removed and stowed below. The diesel tank was topped up, fridge emptied and the gas turned off.
All electrics were shut down but the wind generator was left operational to keep the batteries charged.
Manfred from the yacht club kindly volunteered to check the boat from time to time and came out for a briefing.
I was taken ashore in the yacht club launch and took a taxi into Salvador where I stayed at Pousada Baluarte. A lovely little guesthouse tucked down a side street not far from the Pelhourinho.
After venturing out for a quick steak I had an early night.
Finally, by mid afternoon, I had the boat pretty much squared away. All running rigging, the sails, and boom had been removed and stowed below. The diesel tank was topped up, fridge emptied and the gas turned off.
All electrics were shut down but the wind generator was left operational to keep the batteries charged.
Manfred from the yacht club kindly volunteered to check the boat from time to time and came out for a briefing.
I was taken ashore in the yacht club launch and took a taxi into Salvador where I stayed at Pousada Baluarte. A lovely little guesthouse tucked down a side street not far from the Pelhourinho.
After venturing out for a quick steak I had an early night.