Sail Vessel Khalifa · video

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The crew of the 12-metre sailboat Califa prepares for a three-day, three-night offshore passage from Salvador to Recife, Brazil, ahead of the Refeno regatta. Preparations include a dental appointment for the partner, Denise, and a haircut for their son, Alexandre. To manage the vessel during the transit, the crew secures all loose gear, including life jackets and abandon-ship bags, in a dedicated cabin. They pre-cook meals, such as ground beef and chicken, to simplify galley tasks while underway. The owner, Adriano, performs hull maintenance by removing barnacle residue with a metal scraper, noting that he plans to assemble a portable, oil-free compressor for future underwater cleaning. The vessel is refuelled and water tanks are topped off at Marina Porto Salvador. The crew utilises a battery-powered, USB-rechargeable ceramic burr grinder to ensure high-quality coffee extraction during the voyage. The passage plan involves departing early Friday morning for a direct transit to Recife.

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