Ilheus/Malhado - Docking
The dock running from the south to the north is extended by a breakwater. A working light marks its end, but one should give it a wide berth and not mix up the lights on Ilheu Grande which is half a mile further to the east.
Once inside the breakwater the water shallows slowly.
The old fishing harbor has its own breakwater running from the shore in a northeasterly direction – often submerged in high tides. This harbor is now completely enclosed and no longer a birthing option.
The yacht anchorage is 3 cable lengths west of this breakwater, north of the Yacht Club. It swallows up almost ¾ of a mile outside the YC and boats with more than 2m draft will have to stay a fair bit away from the club. It is quite common that the boatman of the YC comes out to greet and advise you. Good protection when winds are from the south, but rather exposed in northerlies.
There are only a few resident boats on moorings. The Club House, identified by its thatched roof, offers to visit yachts the use of the facilities, a bar, swimming pool, restaurant, and very limited repair service. Call on VHF 68 to arrange a mooring, or if not available, drop the anchor here. The YC run a water taxi service.
Ilheus is a big town and all services are available (except hauling out), though it may take some time to find them. With the Yacht Club being some 5 km away from the town center, a taxi is recommended, especially after dark.
Last updated: August 2018
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We used the yacht club to go onshore and leave our kayak, as there are no other good places to go ashore. The club did not charge us anything. There seem to be no facilities like showers, and the restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday evening. Note also that the yacht club gate closes at 5 pm during the week, so you have to back by then to get to your tender.
The town is 1.5km away through a residential area. We felt safe and walked all over town. Supermarket Itao is open 7/7 and a short walk away.
The town itself is nothing special.
We went to the Capitania (Marinha) to check in after they had contacted the yacht club about us. Very friendly and forthcoming.
The anchorage is only pleasant in southerlies. In easterlies, it’s rolly, too. We did not swim, as sewage seems to be emptied into the bay.
The small port of the fisherman, do not exist anymore, is been build a wall and all the basin is completely close.
The only option for anchoring is in front of the Yacht Club together with the fisherman.
Good protection with the southerly wind but very bad and swelling with the northerly winds.
The Yacht club is very friendly and welcoming, even at the anchor and not on the buoy, they come to pick up us with the Yacht dinghy and we enjoy a good meal at the restaurant with live music.
BV Angelo on S/Y Stranizza