Cora-Mae to Salvador
Cora-Mae needed some work and Günther had arranged for her to be hauled out at Bahia Marina at 09:00.
I went along as crew. This meant getting up and at 03:30 for a 04:00 departure at high water. With very little wind we motored all the way arriving at Bahia Marina at 08:10.
Cora-Mae awaiting haul-out.
The haul-out dock.
Our haul-out was booked at 09:00. This being Brazil we were actualy hauled out at 12:30. Given that this is probably the most expensive marina in Brazil, half a day matters and Günther had to pay everything in advance. A conversation took place regarding a refund for the lost half day. TIB - This is Brazil.
With an increasing wind Günther positined Cora-Mae in the haul-out bay. Before lifting the foreman jumped in to check on the slings. There is no ladder access so Günther and I rode up with the boat.
All OK. Now the lift can begin.
Up she comes...
Now we can get off.
Every year penguins migrate from Patagonia and proceed north up the east coast of South America. Normally, they go as far as Rio de Janeiro. This year, due to stronger winds and lower temperatures affecting ocean currents, some penguins have reached Salvador for the first time. Salvador is also experiencing the lowest winter temperatures for 70 years..
Some have become distressed and are being assisted by the Instituto de Mamíferos Aquáticos.
I went along as crew. This meant getting up and at 03:30 for a 04:00 departure at high water. With very little wind we motored all the way arriving at Bahia Marina at 08:10.
Cora-Mae awaiting haul-out.
The haul-out dock.
Our haul-out was booked at 09:00. This being Brazil we were actualy hauled out at 12:30. Given that this is probably the most expensive marina in Brazil, half a day matters and Günther had to pay everything in advance. A conversation took place regarding a refund for the lost half day. TIB - This is Brazil.
With an increasing wind Günther positined Cora-Mae in the haul-out bay. Before lifting the foreman jumped in to check on the slings. There is no ladder access so Günther and I rode up with the boat.
All OK. Now the lift can begin.
Up she comes...
Now we can get off.
Every year penguins migrate from Patagonia and proceed north up the east coast of South America. Normally, they go as far as Rio de Janeiro. This year, due to stronger winds and lower temperatures affecting ocean currents, some penguins have reached Salvador for the first time. Salvador is also experiencing the lowest winter temperatures for 70 years..
Some have become distressed and are being assisted by the Instituto de Mamíferos Aquáticos.
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