Category Archives: Blue water

Dreaming of Brazil?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by peter

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Questions to Jayme Santos Souza, 61, retired professor of surgery, son of famous Brazilian circumnavigator Alfredo Souza, experienced bluewater sailor and owner of several German-built yachts, highly knowledgeable about Brazilian waters, which he sailed for decades, and now … Continue reading →

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Aries – The bad weather problem – no basis in fact

Posted on August 13, 2015 by peter

THE CURIOUS (Tall) TALE OF THE “BAD WEATHER PROBLEM” An unmistakeable and respected symbol of the bluewater tradition, the Aries vane gear has come to occupy a special place in the history of windvane steering systems. The 1960s were drawing … Continue reading →

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SV Monsterpiu – Adriana Diaz – Jayme Santos Souza BR

Posted on May 10, 2015 by peter

MAROC – ESCAPE FROM PARADISE This was my fourth time in Magrebh. We enter in Morroco at MARINA SMIR. After one week we decide to visit El-Jebha an ancient fishing port 47 miles east of Smir. when we clear out … Continue reading →

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Russell – New Zealand – impressions

Posted on January 19, 2014 by peter

Invitation to Russel – a magic place at the Bay of Islands To all who have been here alread, to all who plan to come, to all who will never come but have a longing … Enjoy the magic ! … Continue reading →

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