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The Brazilian Navy tall ship Cisne Branco conducts a sail training demonstration in the Bay of Santos, departing from the Navy pier with tugboat assistance.1:55 During the manoeuvre, the crew demonstrates traditional sail handling, including the manual hoisting of lateen sails and the coordination of personnel across multiple masts.4:45 The vessel maintains a heading of approximately 50 degrees relative to the wind, utilising mixed propulsion due to light winds of one to two knots.6:07 The manoeuvre requires specialised techniques to clear the rigging when tacking, as the sails must be raised to pass over the ship's structure.9:05 The ship features a traditional maritime custom where a coin is placed beneath the mainmast during construction.11:16 The Cisne Branco periodically opens for public visitation at the Santos Navy pier, providing civilians an opportunity to tour the vessel and observe its operational structure.14:43

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