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Sinomar Godois Tavares and Edivane complete their first sailing session under the instruction of a professional coach, spending six hours on the water practicing sail trim and steering.0:04 The crew learns to manage the boat’s heel, which Edivane initially mistakes for capsizing, and practices tacking by shifting the mainsail and genoa.2:04 Sinomar notes that his previous experience steering a canoe helps him understand the tiller, though he struggles with maintaining a consistent heading toward visual references.2:04 The instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping the sails full and avoiding luffing, which can damage the fabric.3:36 The crew reports significant fatigue from the physical demands of hauling lines and constant attention to wind angles.4:21 They plan to motor the boat from their current location to Aratu, a four-hour trip that takes significantly longer under sail.5:26 The experience highlights the steep learning curve for novice sailors in managing sail trim and boat heel during their initial transition from motor-sailing to pure sailing.

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