Andre M Homem de Mello · video

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Andre M Homem de Mello sails through the South Atlantic Ocean toward 40°S latitude, encountering cold temperatures, persistent mist, and shifting wind patterns. During the transit, the boat experiences light winds requiring motor-sailing, followed by the onset of the westerlies with 20 to 25 knots of wind from the southwest.14:04 The vessel navigates in a "wing-on-wing" configuration with winds from the northwest, maintaining a southeasterly heading.23:44 Wildlife sightings include large dolphins with white beaks and a wandering albatross with an estimated three-meter wingspan.21:07 The crew manages cabin moisture and cold by using an onboard heater and preparing food while monitoring battery levels during engine use.8:17 The autopilot and wind vane steering systems handle the changing sea states as the boat progresses toward the 40-degree south mark.25:08 The passage involves navigating through dense fog and variable swell conditions, with the crew documenting the transition into the stronger wind systems characteristic of the southern latitudes.

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