Finally the arrival
4 September 2025 · 4 min · 12K views · South Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
On March 12, the vessel reached 40 degrees South and 39 degrees West, marking its departure from the storm-prone region near the Falkland Islands.▶ 0:00 The solo sailor delayed the arrival in Ilhabela, Brazil, from March 16 to March 30 due to recurring sail damage that requires frequent lowering and manual repair.▶ 0:00 This transit represents the final leg of a voyage that began in Australia and rounded Cape Horn.▶ 1:01 The boat has operated without an engine since January 31, which eliminated the ability to charge batteries or maintain consistent communication.▶ 3:12 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 March 30, exactly six months after the initial departure from Ilhabela.▶ 1:40
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