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No: 030 | Date: 2003-08-18 | Southamerica, Brasil, Abrolhos to Rio de Janeiro

Buzios and Cabo Frio are two of the highlights on our way to Rio de Janeiro.


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Description: Julia relaxes on the trampoline enjoying a marvelous view into the spinnaker above her.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: Christian has learned quite well by now to steer WILDLIFE. Flo and Chris keep track of the right course by checking the compass frequently.
Photo by: Sebastian Wilken
   
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Description: Quite a different view of the helmsman Florian. What a reflection !
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: What is JF holding there in his hand ?
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Well, it is a butterfly, an unexpected visitor in the middle of the ocean.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Christian and Sebastian preparing bate from an earlier catch. They are hoping for the Blue Marlin !
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: A new friend on WILDLIFE: G_nter from the German boat TAO who is traveling around the world by himself. He comes to visit us frequently during our stay in Buzios.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: Amazing colors of local fruits and vegetables that have to be washed before stowing them away.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: Our 9.9 hp dingy engine is holding up quite well. It surely is enough to have some good fun wakeboarding.
Photo by: Sebastian Wilken
   
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Description: Fisher boats in the evening sun. Buzios was a very pleasant place to get some rest and enjoy the local beaches.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Self assembled bracelets for the girls are being prepared with beautiful shells.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: This beach is not intended for public visitors as the sign clearly states. However, shortly after anchoring, Flo and Seba start launching our Kite surf just to find themselves encircled by 4 Brazilian marines a few minutes later.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: 'Captain' JF and 'First Mate' Sebastian posing in front of the passage at Cabo Frio that still is very becalmed.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: Looking from above onto the narrow passage between the mainland and the island 'Cabo Frio'. Two days later we wouldn't be able to pass through here due to strong southerly winds.
Photo by: JF Thye
   
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Description: Who is steering the dinghy ? Is it the autopilot ?
Photo by: Sebastian Wilken
   
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Description: Once again checking the passage at 'Cabo Frio': There is no way of passing today. White water everywhere.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Powerful 'light shows' often await us on the ocean.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Rio de Janeiro, here we come. We can already 'see' the Jesus statue on the mountain 'Corcovado'.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: Anchored at the foot of the 'Corcovado', from which the famous Jesus Statue overlooks Rio's beautiful setting in the mountains.
Photo by: Florian Wilken
   
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Description: JF is steering WILDLIFE towards the 'Marina da Gloria' where we will stay during our visit in Rio.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: We are looking forward to visiting all the famous sights in Rio.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: WILDLIFE at her best. Navigating under full sail with the Flamengo beach in the back.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: WILDLIFE once more under full sail in front of the Sugar Loaf.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: The two captains proud to have safely arrived in Rio de Janeiro.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Attaching the fenders has become routine on WILDLIFE.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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Description: Daniel gives his 'OK' on the situation of the fenders We are ready to dock.
Photo by: Christian Wilken
   
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