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Sinomar Godois Tavares and his crew completed a 32-hour passage from Ilhéus to Santo André, Bahia, covering the final 14 miles after a continuous overnight sail.3:16 Throughout the transit, light winds necessitated the use of both sails, with the engine running for approximately two hours to maintain speed.1:03 Sinomar adjusted the mainsail to a flatter shape to prevent excessive slatting in the light air while keeping the headsail full.0:45 The passage served as a test of endurance for the skipper, who remained at the helm for nearly the entire duration while his crewmate suffered from illness.3:00 Upon arrival in Santo André, the crew attended to their dogs and focused on recovery, with the crewmate noting the skipper’s role in managing the vessel and providing care during the voyage.3:16 The trip concluded with the vessel safely reaching the port after a total of 31 to 32 hours at sea.3:16

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