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André Homem de Melo completed a non-stop solo circumnavigation departing and returning to Ilhabela, Brazil, becoming the first Brazilian to do so.0:09 The route passed south of the Cape of Good Hope, south of Australia, south of New Zealand, and around Cape Horn.0:37 He carried six months of provisions and completed the passage in 76 days.0:52 Icebergs were a real hazard near Antarctica, and storms and cold were the primary difficulties throughout.1:19 Water rationing was severe enough that thirst became a persistent problem.1:04 Sleep came only in short intervals; on the worst storm nights he stayed awake all night managing the boat.2:15 He describes the required skill set for solo offshore sailing: navigation, meteorology, sail handling, and full mechanical self-sufficiency covering mechanics, electrics, and hydraulics.1:39 GPS and satellite phone, he notes, have made modern solo circumnavigation significantly more manageable than earlier eras.2:09 After completing the circumnavigation, his stated next goal was to enter the 5 Oceans race.3:10

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