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On March 1, 2002, 152 days into a solo circumnavigation, Andre M Homem de Mello encountered a severe storm at 53°S, 53°W while sailing toward Ilhabela, Brazil.0:11 Sustained winds reached 50 to 60 knots with gusts up to 70 knots, causing significant damage to the boat's interior.0:57 A heavy wave strike shifted loose gear, dislodged the navigation table, and flooded the cabin, wetting electronics and extinguishing the heater.1:32 The barometer dropped to 993 millibars during the peak of the event.3:30 By March 12, at 40°S, 39°W, the vessel exited the high-latitude storm belt.9:13 Ongoing sail damage, specifically a tear in the mainsail, forced the skipper to delay his arrival in Brazil from March 16 to March 30.10:03 The boat is currently sailing under a reefed mainsail and staysail, as the genoa remains unusable.12:04 After 165 days at sea, the skipper reports managing ongoing repairs and cleaning while preparing for the final leg of the voyage.14:27

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