Finally the arrival
4 September 2025 · 4 min · 13K views · South Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
On 12 March, the vessel reached 40 degrees South and 39 degrees West, marking its departure from the storm-prone region near the Falkland Islands.0:09 The solo sailor delayed the arrival in Ilhabela, Brazil, from 16 March to 30 March due to recurring sail damage that requires frequent lowering and manual repair.0:29 This transit represents the final leg of a voyage that began in Australia and rounded Cape Horn.0:55 The boat has operated without an engine since 31 January, which eliminated the ability to charge batteries or maintain consistent communication.3:31 Near the end of the passage, the sailor relied on a passing English vessel registered in the Falkland Islands to charge a phone battery for 20 minutes.3:58 The voyage will conclude on 30 March, exactly six months after the initial departure from Ilhabela.1:37
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