SAILING Across the Atlantic Ocean, 1500nm in the Doldrums | Sailing Brazil to French Guinea.. Ep 456
19 September 2026 · 22 min · 27K views · Fernando de Noronha
What this video covers
Nandji - Frothlyfe departs Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, for a 1,300-nautical-mile passage to French Guiana.1:44 The crew plans to stay 70 to 100 miles offshore to avoid shallow water near the Amazon River mouth while utilizing a favorable northwest-bound current.10:04 With low CAPE index forecasts, the crew motors through the doldrums, managing fuel consumption by pumping diesel between tanks to address a blockage caused by sediment.6:34 They maintain a westerly course to maximize current assistance, aiming to reach the northeast trade winds.8:06 During the transit, the crew encounters a 20-meter-deep ridge 100 miles offshore, where they attempt to fish but catch only two small barracuda.18:47 By the fourth night, the wind fills in, allowing the crew to deploy the headsail and maintain five knots.21:07 The passage requires careful timing to cross the equator while minimizing exposure to squalls and managing limited fuel reserves.7:56
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