Sailing Excelsior

Ep 131 - High and Dry: Hard Truths About Sailing the Brazilian Coast

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The hard truths of sailing Brazil's coast hit hard! ⛵⚠️ Join us aboard SV Excelsior as we push north toward Recife, planning a quick pit stop at Porto de Suape for rest and fuel. But a routine entry turns into a nightmare when we run aground—our portside keel slams into a massive, uncharted coffee rock right in the channel! 😱 Then our friends on TAO get stuck in the mud too. Now we're high and dry, waiting for the tide to turn... Will we refloat without damage, or is Recife slipping away?
This raw episode shows the unpredictable side of bluewater cruising: hidden hazards, quick decisions, a...