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Zuza's current trip- UK to Cape Town via South America Latest news 4.02.10 Arrived safely in Rio de Janeiro just in time for carnaval. More updates and pictures to follow as soon as hangover is over! ![]() One of many platforms on the way ![]() Rio's famous Christ ![]() ![]() 26.01.10 Zuza and the crew start making their way down towards Rio de Janeiro, possibly stopping at the Abrolhos islands on the way. 16.01.10 Return to Salvador to sadly let go of Zuza's female crew and welcome two new boys from Uruguay. Caroline, Donna and Iain we miss you already! 10.01.10 One night trip south to the famous Morro do Sao Paulo, a laid back village on an island with no cars and a place where many love to party during the summer. Will Zuza's crew will survive such a place without the party mentor that is Iain, who sadly had to return to Scotland. ![]() Approaching Morro ![]() Local taxi ![]() Oldest street dating back to 1746 ![]() El Capitan! 03.01.10 Crossed the bay to check out the island of Itaparica and relax for a week. 30.12.2009 Arrived at Salvador in Bahia after a two-night sail. Zuza and the crew celebrates the New Year in the party capital of the party nation! ![]() Salvador from the sea ![]() Local sailing crafts ![]() Reflections on calm waters of the bay ![]() Our spot in the lovely Pier Salvador marina 23.12.2009 Moved south to Maceio in a one-night sail with gentle breeze behind. ![]() ![]() ![]() Enjoying a coconut under a bahian palm tree ![]() A gifted young local artist in action ![]() 14.12.2009 Arrived at Recife city. Some routine maintenance needed on Zuza so this seems like a perfect place to get down to it before moving on. 08.12.2009 Arrived at the spectacular islands of Fernando de Naronha. Highlights were snorkelling with turtles and dolphins, driving a buggie around the island and surfing. Departed on 12th to Recife. ![]() Impressive Fernando de Naronha islands ![]() View from fort ![]() ![]() Friendly local Spinner dolphins ![]() ![]() 28.11.09 to 08.12.09 Crossing the Atlantic with nothing short of perfect conditions. Force 3s and 4s behind us all the way! Some great fishing too! ![]() Our daily dose of dolphins ![]() Even pilot whales! ![]() Crossing the Ecuator in 'traditional style' ![]() Flying dolphin nearing the Americas! 27.11.2009 Arrived at Tarrafal in Santiago after spending two days in Boavista. Depart tomorrow towards Brazil! ![]() Someone's back yard ![]() 17.11.2009 Arrived at Palmeira harbour in Sal, Cape Verde. Fueling up and moving south 20 miles to the island of Boa Vista in two days ![]() 'We are here!' ![]() Locals relaxing in the shade ![]() The harbour ![]() Local fishing boat ![]() Colourful village ![]() 11.11.2009 Final preps have taken place including renewal of our wind generator, water maker and air conditioning units. Strong NE winds have eased off also and we are setting off around noon towards the Cape Verdes. ![]() Marina Las Galletas 26.10.2009 Relocation to Las Galletas in south Tenerife. 24.10.2009 Arrival at Santa Cruz in north Tenerife after 8 days at sea. 5 days of good sailing with some heavy squalls. Sailed over what was to be Portugal's biggest waves in 30 years but had a reasonably easy time of it in the deep waters, seeing no more than gentle rolling hills as evidence. Not much fish to be seen and none to be fished. ![]() ![]() ![]() Cruising @ 8.5 knots ![]() Magical stuff! ![]() Departing UK ![]() Temperature improvement down south! 16.10.2009 Departure from Falmouth heading South towards the Canaries with a possible stop in Portugal. 29.09.2009 Arrival at her familiar waters of Falmouth. Preparations begin for Zuza's journey back home to Cape Town where she will undergo her 10th year refit. 26.09.2009 Departure from Oban where she served a full season of charters on Scottish seas. |









































