Andre M Homem de Mello · video

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Andre M Homem de Mello delivers a Delta 36 sailboat from Tapes, Rio Grande do Sul, to Guarujá, São Paulo, covering approximately 700 nautical miles.0:59 The transit begins in the Lagoa dos Patos, where the crew navigates the Canal da Feitoria and stops in Rio Grande to refuel.2:25 After departing the Barra de Rio Grande for open water, the vessel logs 156.6 miles in the first 24 hours while passing Porto Alegre.5:49 Off the coast of Santa Marta, the crew encounters unfavourable northeasterly winds, forcing them to motor-sail and seek shelter in the port of Imbituba.7:35 The journey continues past Florianópolis and the Ilha do Arvoredo, with a stop in Porto Belo for additional fuel.8:16 The final leg involves a 228-mile run over 38 hours, maintaining an average speed of 6 knots despite encountering strong winds upon arrival in Santos.9:25 The boat reaches the shipyard in Guarujá for maintenance, completing the delivery.8:58

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