Porto Alegre - Receita
28/02/11 15:49 Filed in: Brazil
First up a visit to the Capitania to have some annotations made on my Declaracao de Entrada.
Capitania Building
Then back to the Receita.
I didn't get my Prorrogacao - Decreto Nº 4.543 de 2002/ Nº 5.887 de 2006 despite asking for it again this morning. They extended my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao until the first of May. As I understand it I will be required to leave Brazil before that date.
An excellent shoeshine nearby.
Then it was back to the boat to prepare her for a three week lay-up.
Capitania Building
Then back to the Receita.
I didn't get my Prorrogacao - Decreto Nº 4.543 de 2002/ Nº 5.887 de 2006 despite asking for it again this morning. They extended my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao until the first of May. As I understand it I will be required to leave Brazil before that date.
An excellent shoeshine nearby.
Then it was back to the boat to prepare her for a three week lay-up.
Porto Alegre - Puriclean
27/02/11 21:45 Filed in: Brazil
A slightly cooler and fine day today.
I have become aware that the fresh water system might not be as clean as it should be. Recent very hot weather and water from less than optimum sources may not have helped.
Last night I mixed up a batch of Puriclean and added it to all three water tanks which were about a third full.
Puriclean recomend 12 hours standing time. Today I topped up the tanks and pumped them dry. A lot of brownish foamy water emerged initially but it became cleaner. Then the tanks were filled again and pumped dry. Finally the fore and aft tanks were filled with water and a dash of chlorine based water purifier.
Result. Clean and virtually odour free water from all taps. The pump filter was virtually clean with only a few specks of sediment.
I've been carrying Puriclean aboard for over 5 years and this is only the second time I have used it. My normal practice has been to add a bit of household bleach or water purifier when I can find it.
I have become aware that the fresh water system might not be as clean as it should be. Recent very hot weather and water from less than optimum sources may not have helped.
Last night I mixed up a batch of Puriclean and added it to all three water tanks which were about a third full.
Puriclean recomend 12 hours standing time. Today I topped up the tanks and pumped them dry. A lot of brownish foamy water emerged initially but it became cleaner. Then the tanks were filled again and pumped dry. Finally the fore and aft tanks were filled with water and a dash of chlorine based water purifier.
Result. Clean and virtually odour free water from all taps. The pump filter was virtually clean with only a few specks of sediment.
I've been carrying Puriclean aboard for over 5 years and this is only the second time I have used it. My normal practice has been to add a bit of household bleach or water purifier when I can find it.
Porto Alegre
26/02/11 22:56 Filed in: Brazil
Late this afternoon I vicious little squall came through. Shortly after this photo was taken Kiriwina heeled over as the wind went from light airs to over 20 knots in a matter of minutes.
After about 20 minutes we were back to a light breeze.
After about 20 minutes we were back to a light breeze.
Porto Alegre
25/02/11 23:29 Filed in: Brazil
This morning I got an e-mail from the Receita asking me to have my Declaracao de Entrada endorsed by the Capitania and to report to the Reiceita on Monday.
Fingers crossed. Worst case is that they do not issue a Prorrogacao or extend my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao. This would mean my having to leave Brazil with Kiriwina by latest 14th March.
Nothing to do now but wait.
Fingers crossed. Worst case is that they do not issue a Prorrogacao or extend my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao. This would mean my having to leave Brazil with Kiriwina by latest 14th March.
Nothing to do now but wait.
Porto Alegre - Difficulties
24/02/11 23:01 Filed in: Brazil
This morning I began the paper work necessary to leave the boat and travel to England.
Firstly, one must obtain a declaration from the marina/club where ones boat is moored. This states that the boat is at the marina/club, without crew, and is out of use.
Then this declaration must be endorsed by the Capitania. I travelled into town to the Capitania and they did so in a couple of minutes. They did not consider it necessary to endorse my Declaracao de Entrada which is usually required.
Next stop was the Receita Federal but I was too late. They close between 11:30 and 13:30.
Returning after lunch it became obvious that very few foreign yachts call at Porto Alegre. Nobody had any idea what to do with me. Eventually I ended up in the office of a senior manager. He was puzzled as to what I wanted and wanted to merely extend my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao. This would not be ideal as I would be required to leave Brazil when it expired always assuming an extension, which is at the discretion of the Receita, would be granted.
What I wanted to do was to request a Prorrogacao - Decreto Nº 4.543 de 2002/ Nº 5.887 de 2006. This has the effect of allowing the boat to remain in Brazil for two years while the owner is subject to normal immigration control. When the owner is not on board the boat must be put out of use.
I spent three hours with the Receita. They copied virtually every document in my possession including every page in my passport and were not prepared to issue a Prorrogacao. I had heard of this happening before where foreign boats call infrequently.
In the end I was told to provide proof that I was actually leaving Brazil and to return next monday. I later e-mailed copies of my flight confirmations.
Firstly, one must obtain a declaration from the marina/club where ones boat is moored. This states that the boat is at the marina/club, without crew, and is out of use.
Then this declaration must be endorsed by the Capitania. I travelled into town to the Capitania and they did so in a couple of minutes. They did not consider it necessary to endorse my Declaracao de Entrada which is usually required.
Next stop was the Receita Federal but I was too late. They close between 11:30 and 13:30.
Returning after lunch it became obvious that very few foreign yachts call at Porto Alegre. Nobody had any idea what to do with me. Eventually I ended up in the office of a senior manager. He was puzzled as to what I wanted and wanted to merely extend my Declaracao Simplificada de Importacao. This would not be ideal as I would be required to leave Brazil when it expired always assuming an extension, which is at the discretion of the Receita, would be granted.
What I wanted to do was to request a Prorrogacao - Decreto Nº 4.543 de 2002/ Nº 5.887 de 2006. This has the effect of allowing the boat to remain in Brazil for two years while the owner is subject to normal immigration control. When the owner is not on board the boat must be put out of use.
I spent three hours with the Receita. They copied virtually every document in my possession including every page in my passport and were not prepared to issue a Prorrogacao. I had heard of this happening before where foreign boats call infrequently.
In the end I was told to provide proof that I was actually leaving Brazil and to return next monday. I later e-mailed copies of my flight confirmations.
Buenos Aires to Porto Alegre
It was a slightly hairy start this morning. Heavy rain and slow traffic delayed my arrival at Aeroparque but I made it in time.
Waiting in the departure lounge my Pluna flight had still not been called with 10 minutes to go. The board merely said "contact agent". At Pluna's checkin desk I was told I should have checked in an hour previously despite having checked in on-line and having only hand baggage. Hmm.
There followed a mad dash upstairs through security and immigration and on to the tarmac shuttle where we waited for about 15 minutes. Once on board there was a further delay of about 25 minutes before takeoff.
Arriving at Montevideo we were advised that passengers for Porto Alegre could remain on board as our aircraft would be doing Montevideo/Porto Alegre. Nice.
Pluna's Bombardier jets are very quiet and a pleasure to travel on. Arriving on time at Porto Alegre I quickly passed though immigration and customs.
On the approach I noticed a station quite close to the airport. There is a free shuttle bus to this station and the train fare into Porto Alegre is less the R$3.
Back on board all was well with the batteries in a good state of charge.
Waiting in the departure lounge my Pluna flight had still not been called with 10 minutes to go. The board merely said "contact agent". At Pluna's checkin desk I was told I should have checked in an hour previously despite having checked in on-line and having only hand baggage. Hmm.
There followed a mad dash upstairs through security and immigration and on to the tarmac shuttle where we waited for about 15 minutes. Once on board there was a further delay of about 25 minutes before takeoff.
Arriving at Montevideo we were advised that passengers for Porto Alegre could remain on board as our aircraft would be doing Montevideo/Porto Alegre. Nice.
Pluna's Bombardier jets are very quiet and a pleasure to travel on. Arriving on time at Porto Alegre I quickly passed though immigration and customs.
On the approach I noticed a station quite close to the airport. There is a free shuttle bus to this station and the train fare into Porto Alegre is less the R$3.
Back on board all was well with the batteries in a good state of charge.
Porto Alegre to Buenos Aires
Airborne just south of Porto Alegre with Lagoa dos Patos clearly visible.
Above a thunder storm approaching Montevideo.
Futuristic new terminal at Carrasco airport, Montevideo.
Pluna Bombardier CRJ 900 regional jet boarding at Montevideo.
Sunset over the Rio de la Plata.
Tigre on the approach to Buenos Aires Aeroparque.
Tigre Delta, Rio Lujan and San Fernando.
Hipodromo San Isidro.
Martinez.
Above a thunder storm approaching Montevideo.
Futuristic new terminal at Carrasco airport, Montevideo.
Pluna Bombardier CRJ 900 regional jet boarding at Montevideo.
Sunset over the Rio de la Plata.
Tigre on the approach to Buenos Aires Aeroparque.
Tigre Delta, Rio Lujan and San Fernando.
Hipodromo San Isidro.
Martinez.
