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Sinomar Godois Tavares and his crew completed a 44-hour passage from Guarapari to Búzios, Brazil, encountering heavy seas and persistent rain during the second night.Watch The crew sailed with a full genoa initially, but reduced it to two-thirds as wind speeds increased and the boat began to heel excessively.0:46 Despite the challenging conditions, the vessel maintained speeds between 4 and 6 knots.0:55 Seasickness affected the entire crew, including the dog, Thor, leading to a two-day period where they consumed almost no food.4:35 Upon arrival in Búzios, the crew secured a mooring buoy after local fishermen claimed it was available, only to be confronted later by the actual owner who demanded payment.5:58 The vessel also experienced engine failure upon arrival, caused by a clogged carburetor that remained unresponsive after initial cleaning attempts in Guarapari.8:01 The engine eventually restarted after two days of troubleshooting.8:20 Maintaining sail area and managing heel are critical for comfort and speed during offshore passages in variable wind conditions.

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