Sunday Music Vibe - Anavitória, Jovem Dionísio

In the light

The new LED floodlights on the Urca Beach are so powerful that they bring a strong light out until the boat moorings, alowing some cool pictures. These two were taken last weekend. This one looks rather rainy and wet, and prospects to get out sailing are bleak.

Arpex coming in

I admit that it feels satisfying to pick up my mooring under sail. Nothing to boast about. But also not something everybody is doing. ... Well,... some places even forbidden. Probably due to the safety of other boats moored in the perimeter.  Anyway, it feels nicer even to have it being observed and registered by another experienced sailor. In this case Luis Moriel was kind enought to see Arpex coming in from the bay, and made a lovely registration. Coincidently, Mrs. Arpex was also aboard, and registered it per video, from the boat. 

Mrs. Arpex going sailing

This past weekend we managed to sail in the afternoon, despite very calm conditions. The feeble breeze didn't make for sizzling sailing action, but instead we had very relaxing sailing in beautiful light. And coming back to the mooring under sail was the cherry on top. :-)

 

A new board

Exciting news. Arpex will receive a new board. Rogerio is helping me with the construction. It is 2 meters long and will be attached to the side of the ama. The position is perfectly aligned with the center of effort, and current lateral resistance. I think it should be helpful when going to windward in light winds. It will be fun to see how it works. 

Wildway Outrigger - Wondefull

Teoria do Por-do-Sol - The Sunset Theory

Being able to enjoy the sunset is a priviledge. 

Enjoy your Sunday: Gilsons - Proposta