The original inhabitants, an indigenous tribe called Tupinambas, named it Ciribai, meaning tranquil place. The world would later come to know it as Sao Sebastiao island after explorer Americo Vespucci discovery in 1502. It was later renamed to Ilhabela. We tendered in the short distance to the island. Truly a beautiful island with sailboats (and power) everywhere. We walked from the dock about a mile to the Yacht Club. A fellow sailor happened to be a the entrance as we walked in and signed us in as his guest. We met some fellow sailors that asked us on board their boat. We stayed for only a few minutes then walked along the docks. The temperature was close to 100 degrees and it was very humid. Afterwards we walked along the shoreline for about 3 miles, stopped to hear a band similar to Getz & Gelberto, had a cool drink then back to the tender. If we both hadn't been sick we probably would have gone diving or snorkeling. I understand both are great here. The island is just gorgeous, I hope to return one day. We have 2 days at sea then stop in Buenos Aires for 2 days.
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