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Étienne Messikommer reports his position in the Atlantic Ocean while sailing upwind in rough, uncomfortable conditions.1:16 He expects to cross the equator during the day, marking his first time crossing the line and the transition into the second stage of his voyage.1:24 The current route includes segments from Lanzarote to the equator, then toward Trindad and the Cape of Good Hope.2:13 Due to the boat's motion, cooking and eating remain difficult, and he struggles to keep the vessel flat.3:44 He requests that supporters take photographs of themselves at the exact moment he crosses the equator to create a collective album for his return.4:52 He plans to repeat this photo project for each of the three major capes on his route.6:01

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