Calm, International Date Line, Iceberg Limit Line.
17 de julio de 2025 · 6 min · 2K visitas · South Pacific Ocean near the International Date Line
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Andre M Homem de Mello marks 105 days at sea while navigating a period of calm winds near the International Date Line at 180 degrees longitude.▶ 4:41 The sailor reports a barometric pressure of 1050 millibars, 58% humidity, and an ambient temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.▶ 4:41 Positioned near the 180-degree meridian, the vessel prepares to cross the line, effectively repeating a Friday to synchronize the date with Brazil.▶ 5:04 The route passes through a region marked by an iceberg limit line, with the sailor noting that while 40 degrees South remains relatively safe, the 50-degree South latitude enters a yellow-shaded zone characterized by stronger winds and higher risks.▶ 5:59 Daily life aboard consists of a monotonous diet of pasta, rice, canned vegetables, and granola, supplemented by reading books and reviewing personal messages from friends and family.▶ 1:23 Meteorological charts onboard reference the Beaufort scale, detailing wind speeds from Force 7 to Force 10, which the sailor monitors to anticipate changing sea states.▶ 2:23
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