Andre M Homem de Mello · video

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Andre M Homem de Mello participated in the Brazil 500th Anniversary Regatta, which departed from Lisbon, Portugal, on 8 March 2000.2:30 The fleet, consisting of approximately 30 vessels including the Portuguese naval ship Sagres and the Brazilian Cisne Branco, sailed from the Tagus River estuary towards Salvador, Brazil.3:44 The route included stops in Funchal, Madeira, and Mindelo, Cape Verde.4:10 During the transit, the fleet encountered pilot whales, and the author caught a large tuna near Funchal.4:49 The final leg from Cape Verde to Salvador spanned 19 days, marking the author's longest solo passage at that time.7:05 While crossing the equator and passing the Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo, a Brazilian Navy helicopter and frigate greeted the participants.7:35 The author also made an unscheduled stop in Fernando de Noronha due to a technical issue.8:13 The regatta highlighted logistical disparities between the Portuguese and Brazilian entries, as the former utilised commercial shipping to transport vessels while the latter largely relied on individual efforts.2:23

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