Andre M Homem de Mello · βίντεο

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A solo sailor navigating at 54 degrees South, 119 degrees West encounters a series of critical equipment failures and severe weather while attempting a circumnavigation. On February 1, an unidentified radar contact prompts a course change after the VHF radio malfunctions due to water ingress.▶ 0:16 A subsequent knockdown causes significant interior damage, including a displaced computer and galley equipment.▶ 1:31 By February 3, the vessel faces extreme seas and high winds, resulting in a torn mainsail and reliance on only the staysail.▶ 3:24 The sailor reports internal temperatures of 5.5 degrees Celsius and persistent snow accumulation on deck.▶ 3:24 Electrical systems fail as battery voltage drops to 10.15 volts, preventing the engine from starting and leaving the vessel dependent on a wind generator.▶ 8:27 By February 5, the wind vane self-steering system sustains damage, further complicating the transit toward Cape Horn.▶ 9:42 The sailor struggles to maintain the vessel’s integrity and power supply while managing sail repairs in freezing conditions.

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