Andre M Homem de Mello · video

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Andre M Homem de Mello begins a solo, nonstop circumnavigation, encountering heavy weather and gear challenges during the first ten days in the South Atlantic Ocean. Departing with 25 to 33 knots of wind, the boat initially sails under a genoa and staysail.3:17 By the second day, a storm brings 30 to 40-knot winds, causing seasickness and interior disarray.3:39 The mainsail sustains a tear, requiring repairs, while the autopilot’s compass malfunctions, forcing manual adjustments.8:02 To prepare for the colder 40°S latitude, the owner installs thermal protection and additional securing straps on a reserve fuel tank.12:53 By the tenth day, conditions moderate to 1.5-meter seas, allowing for a reefed staysail and full genoa.24:43 The boat utilizes a radar system with proximity alarms to monitor traffic.27:24 Despite the initial struggle with heavy seas and cabin organization, the vessel maintains an easterly heading toward the Cape of Good Hope.17:42

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