Andre M Homem de Mello

The first and only Brazilian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Author of the book "Diário de Bordo" (Logbook). Ocean sailing instructor. Sailboat broker.

40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)· Sept 2025

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New edition of the book Logbook6 Aug 2026

Published6 Aug 2026

Duration0:38

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AROUND THE WORLD SAILING TRIPAndre M Homem de Mello lands a large fish while adjusting the boat's heading to maintain line tension.23 Jul 2026

Published23 Jul 2026

Duration1:49

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AROUND THE WORLD REPORTThe first Brazilian to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation describes 76 days at sea.20 Dec 2025

Published20 Dec 2025

Duration3:34

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Finally the arrivalA solo sailor completes a six-month circumnavigation leg to Ilhabela despite engine failure and recurring sail damage.4 Sept 2025 · 40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)

Published4 Sept 2025

Duration4:51

Views13K

Location40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)

The worst storm was always the next oneA solo sailor encounters 70-knot gusts and 7-meter seas while transiting north from Cape Horn.28 Aug 2025 · 53 degrees South, 53 degrees West

Published28 Aug 2025

Duration9:16

Views7K

Location53 degrees South, 53 degrees West

Passing Cape Horn. A dream come true.A solo sailor rounds Cape Horn aboard the Deja Vu after 145 days of non-stop circumnavigation.21 Aug 2025 · Cape Horn, Chile

Published21 Aug 2025

Duration15:31

Views7K

LocationCape Horn, Chile

UFO? ICEBERG? GIANT WAVE! ROLLOVER. SNOW!A solo sailor faces a knockdown, torn sails, and total battery failure at 54 degrees South.14 Aug 2025 · 54 degrees south, 119 degrees west

Published14 Aug 2025

Duration10:22

Views54K

Location54 degrees south, 119 degrees west

Giant waves crossing the boatA solo sailor encounters 50-knot gusts and shredded genoa while approaching Cape Horn in the Pacific Ocean.7 Aug 2025 · Güer Aike, Argentina

Published7 Aug 2025

Duration9:20

Views5K

LocationGüer Aike, Argentina

Refueling in Tasmania - P2A replacement headsail furler part arrives in Tasmania before the departure for New Zealand and Cape Horn.31 Jul 2025 · Tasmania, Australia

Published31 Jul 2025

Duration12:29

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LocationTasmania, Australia

Deep sea fishingA sailor encounters an abatroga repeatedly striking a squid lure while fishing offshore at night.24 Jul 2025

Published24 Jul 2025

Duration3:59

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Calm, International Date Line, Iceberg Limit Line.The vessel reaches 105 days at sea while approaching the International Date Line at 180 degrees longitude.17 Jul 2025 · South Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line

Published17 Jul 2025

Duration6:51

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LocationSouth Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line

Refueling in Tasmania - P1Caterina stops in Dover, Tasmania on December 26 to refuel and wait for a missing furler part from Brazil.10 Jul 2025

Published10 Jul 2025

Duration19:37

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80 days in peace, without stressAndre M Homem de Mello completes an 80-day solo passage from Cape Town to Tasmania.3 Jul 2025

Published3 Jul 2025

Duration4:19

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Surprise, the genoa sail fell into the sea.Andre M Homem de Mello repairs a jammed genoa furler profile after the sail drops overboard.26 Jun 2025

Published26 Jun 2025

Duration5:53

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Heavy StormAndre M Homem de Mello navigates 53-knot winds and heavy seas in the South Atlantic Ocean.19 Jun 2025

Published19 Jun 2025

Duration4:45

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KEY MOMENTS OF THE TRIP AROUND THE WORLDA solo sailor crosses the 40-degree south latitude line while navigating toward the Cape of Good Hope.12 Jun 2025 · 40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean

Published12 Jun 2025

Duration8:59

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Location40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean

Delivery of a Delta 36 sailboat from Tapes, RS to Guarujá, SPA Delta 36 completes a 700-nautical-mile delivery from Tapes to Guarujá, averaging 6 knots under varied conditions.5 Jun 2025 · Santos, Brazil

Published5 Jun 2025

Duration10:03

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LocationSantos, Brazil

Brazil 500th Anniversary Regatta: Proud to be Brazilian! - Ep.53Andre M Homem de Mello recounts his solo participation in the 2000 Brazil 500th Anniversary Regatta.29 May 2025

Published29 May 2025

Duration9:51

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Sailing from Brazil to PortugalAndre M Homem de Mello recounts a 1999 transatlantic passage from Ilhabela to Lisbon aboard his sailboat.22 May 2025

Published22 May 2025

Duration12:04

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The final stops of the trip and the return to Brazil (Almost 2 years later)A solo sailor completes a 20-month voyage from the United States to Brazil, arriving in Ilhabela in 1998.15 May 2025

Published15 May 2025

Duration15:09

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My anchorages in Aruba, Curaçao and BonaireA screwdriver left near the compass caused a 10-degree navigation error while sailing toward Bonaire.8 May 2025 · Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire

Published8 May 2025

Duration11:54

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LocationAruba, Curaçao and Bonaire

PIRATES? Everything I SAW and EXPERIENCED in South American watersMotor-sailing at 15 degrees off the bow helps maintain progress against headwinds when transiting toward Aruba.1 May 2025

Published1 May 2025

Duration16:03

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How did I become friends with a Kuna family?Navigating the Panama Canal requires a pilot, four line handlers, and a vessel capable of five knots.24 Apr 2025 · Narganá, Panama

Published24 Apr 2025

Duration11:56

Views901

LocationNarganá, Panama

Stories I didn't tell in my book!Andre M Homem de Mello shares cruising anecdotes, including bicycle logistics and environmental regulations in Avalon, California.17 Apr 2025

Published17 Apr 2025

Duration14:01

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Memories of my travels through America and EuropeAndre M Homem de Mello recounts his solo circumnavigation training, starting with 1995 sailing courses in San Francisco.10 Apr 2025 · Ilhabela, Brazil

Published10 Apr 2025

Duration19:39

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LocationIlhabela, Brazil

MY STORY! How did I start sailing? - Ep.45Andre M Homem de Mello traces his circumnavigation ambition to childhood dinghy sailing on a Brazilian reservoir.27 Mar 2025

Published27 Mar 2025

Duration8:04

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Reviewing one of the most important moments of the trip (and of my life!) 20 years later - Ep.44Andre M Homem de Mello details the equipment failures and extreme Southern Ocean storms during his solo circumnavigation.20 Mar 2025 · 55 degrees south, 111 degrees west

Published20 Mar 2025

Duration20:43

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Location55 degrees south, 111 degrees west

I lost my grandfather a week before arriving - Ep. 43A solo sailor navigates the Southern Ocean toward Cape Horn while managing calms and iceberg risks.13 Mar 2025 · Indian Ocean, south of New Zealand

Published13 Mar 2025

Duration21:18

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LocationIndian Ocean, south of New Zealand

Reliving the early days of the journey (20 years later)Solo sailing in the Southern Ocean requires managing constant motion, extreme cold, and equipment failure at 40°S.6 Mar 2025 · South Atlantic

Published6 Mar 2025

Duration22:45

Views14K

LocationSouth Atlantic

THEY DID THE IMPOSSIBLE AT SEA! - Ep.4127 Feb 2025

Published27 Feb 2025

Duration19:38

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FACE TO FACE! The meeting of the southern sailors - Ep.4020 Feb 2025

Published20 Feb 2025

Duration20:04

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AFTER 190 DAYS ALONE AT SEA, I ARRIVED HOME - Ep.3913 Feb 2025

Published13 Feb 2025

Duration8:59

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REUNITING WITH THE BRAZILIAN SUN! My last days at sea - Ep.386 Feb 2025

Published6 Feb 2025

Duration14:54

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I ARRIVED AT CAPE HORN!! A dream come true - Ep.3730 Jan 2025

Published30 Jan 2025

Duration16:40

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I never thought this would happen in this region of the Pacific Ocean! - Ep.3623 Jan 2025

Published23 Jan 2025

Duration19:27

Views59K

No battery and no engine in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! - Ep.3516 Jan 2025

Published16 Jan 2025

Duration22:58

Views65K

Is all of this worth it? - Ep. 349 Jan 2025

Published9 Jan 2025

Duration28:04

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THE HEATER EXPLODED! Boat Capsizes in the Pacific Ocean - Ep. 332 Jan 2025

Published2 Jan 2025

Duration29:13

Views144K

Strange Things Happening at Night at Sea - Ep.3219 Dec 2024

Published19 Dec 2024

Duration32:47

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NEAR ANTARCTICA! Facing a hail of stones and 50 knots of wind - Ep.3112 Dec 2024

Published12 Dec 2024

Duration29:11

Views16K

Surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean - Ep.305 Dec 2024

Published5 Dec 2024

Duration30:21

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Cleaning and preparing the fish I caught in the Pacific Ocean - Ep. 2928 Nov 2024

Published28 Nov 2024

Duration32:39

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How do I spend my days on the high seas? I had a surprise! - Ep. 2821 Nov 2024

Published21 Nov 2024

Duration27:58

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I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING! Will I need to change course? - Ep. 2714 Nov 2024

Published14 Nov 2024

Duration26:04

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DESPAIR! The boat isn't progressing - Ep. 267 Nov 2024

Published7 Nov 2024

Duration36:13

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Entering the iceberg area - Ep. 2531 Oct 2024

Published31 Oct 2024

Duration41:01

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I completed 100 days alone at sea - Ep. 2424 Oct 2024

Published24 Oct 2024

Duration33:16

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Facing a SQUALL in the Indian Ocean - Ep. 2317 Oct 2024

Published17 Oct 2024

Duration29:21

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DANGER! How to change a bolt with the boat in motion? - Ep. 2210 Oct 2024

Published10 Oct 2024

Duration32:27

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BOAT ROUTINE | Doing sailor tasks - Ep. 213 Oct 2024

Published3 Oct 2024

Duration38:26

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HOW DID I PUT TOGETHER MY SURVIVAL KIT? - Ep. 2026 Sept 2024

Published26 Sept 2024

Duration31:31

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Passing through Tasmania - Ep. 1919 Sept 2024

Published19 Sept 2024

Duration31:34

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CHRISTMAS WITH A STORM! Couldn't celebrate much - Ep. 1812 Sept 2024

Published12 Sept 2024

Duration33:33

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TENSION! The weather completely changed and the wind pilot let go - Ep. 175 Sept 2024

Published5 Sept 2024

Duration30:47

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I only have 2 LITERS of water left! - Ep. 1629 Aug 2024

Published29 Aug 2024

Duration30:02

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How have I been eating for 77 days at sea? - Ep. 1522 Aug 2024

Published22 Aug 2024

Duration40:42

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2 MONTHS AT SEA: I climbed the mast in the middle of the Indian Ocean with the boat moving - Ep. 1415 Aug 2024

Published15 Aug 2024

Duration35:30

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WITHOUT WATER AND WITH A TORN SAIL (fell into the sea) - Ep. 138 Aug 2024

Published8 Aug 2024

Duration31:46

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I need to fix the broken parts on board! - Ep. 121 Aug 2024

Published1 Aug 2024

Duration31:15

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SAILING AT 45º SOUTH | 28 days from Australia - Ep. 1125 Jul 2024

Published25 Jul 2024

Duration33:50

Views6K

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40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean140°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)153 degrees South, 53 degrees West154 degrees south, 119 degrees west155 degrees south, 111 degrees west1Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire1Cape Horn, Chile1Güer Aike, Argentina1Ilhabela, Brazil1Indian Ocean, south of New Zealand1Narganá, Panama1Santos, Brazil1South Atlantic1South Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line1Tasmania, Australia1