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[Vlog] The last crossing of the Oriente Expedition
8 December 2016 · 3 min · 7K views · Atlantic Ocean
What this video covers
The crew of the Kat, a vessel participating in the Expedição Oriente, completes a two-year, two-month voyage as they approach Brazil.0:20 During the final five-day leg of the transit, the crew performs routine maintenance, including patching a small tear in the mainsail to prevent further damage.0:45 Daily life aboard involves managing water usage for quick showers and maintaining three fishing lines, which yield no catch until late in the passage when the crew prepares sashimi and grilled fish with honey and gingerbread.2:04 Wilhelm, the onboard weather specialist, monitors a significant low-pressure system forecast to produce winds up to 60 knots.2:25 To avoid the worst of the storm, the crew plans a route south to seek more favorable wind conditions.2:35 The vessel prepares for heavy weather as it nears the Brazilian coast.
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