Andre M Homem de Mello

The first and only Brazilian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Author of the book "Diário de Bordo" (Logbook). Ocean sailing instructor. Sailboat broker.

40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)· sept. 2025

73 vidéos· 71 profondément analysé

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New edition of the book Logbook6 août 2026

Publié6 août 2026

Durée0:38

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AROUND THE WORLD SAILING TRIPAndre M Homem de Mello lands a large fish while adjusting the boat's heading to maintain line tension.23 juil. 2026

Publié23 juil. 2026

Durée1:49

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AROUND THE WORLD REPORTThe first Brazilian to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation describes 76 days at sea.20 déc. 2025

Publié20 déc. 2025

Durée3:34

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Finally the arrivalA solo sailor completes a six-month circumnavigation leg to Ilhabela despite engine failure and recurring sail damage.4 sept. 2025 · 40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)

Publié4 sept. 2025

Durée4:51

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Lieu40°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)

The worst storm was always the next oneA solo sailor encounters 70-knot gusts and 7-meter seas while transiting north from Cape Horn.28 août 2025 · 53 degrees South, 53 degrees West

Publié28 août 2025

Durée9:16

Vues8K

Lieu53 degrees South, 53 degrees West

Passing Cape Horn. A dream come true.A solo sailor rounds Cape Horn aboard the Deja Vu after 145 days of non-stop circumnavigation.21 août 2025 · Cape Horn, Chile

Publié21 août 2025

Durée15:31

Vues8K

LieuCape Horn, Chile

UFO? ICEBERG? GIANT WAVE! ROLLOVER. SNOW!A solo sailor faces a knockdown, torn sails, and total battery failure at 54 degrees South.14 août 2025 · 54 degrees south, 119 degrees west

Publié14 août 2025

Durée10:22

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Lieu54 degrees south, 119 degrees west

Giant waves crossing the boatA solo sailor encounters 50-knot gusts and shredded genoa while approaching Cape Horn in the Pacific Ocean.7 août 2025 · Güer Aike, Argentina

Publié7 août 2025

Durée9:20

Vues6K

LieuGüer Aike, Argentina

Refueling in Tasmania - P2A replacement headsail furler part arrives in Tasmania before the departure for New Zealand and Cape Horn.31 juil. 2025 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié31 juil. 2025

Durée12:29

Vues2K

LieuTasmania, Australia

Deep sea fishingA sailor encounters an abatroga repeatedly striking a squid lure while fishing offshore at night.24 juil. 2025

Publié24 juil. 2025

Durée3:59

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Calm, International Date Line, Iceberg Limit Line.The vessel reaches 105 days at sea while approaching the International Date Line at 180 degrees longitude.17 juil. 2025 · South Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line

Publié17 juil. 2025

Durée6:51

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LieuSouth Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line

Refueling in Tasmania - P1Caterina stops in Dover, Tasmania on December 26 to refuel and wait for a missing furler part from Brazil.10 juil. 2025

Publié10 juil. 2025

Durée19:37

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80 days in peace, without stressAndre M Homem de Mello completes an 80-day solo passage from Cape Town to Tasmania.3 juil. 2025

Publié3 juil. 2025

Durée4:19

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Surprise, the genoa sail fell into the sea.Andre M Homem de Mello repairs a jammed genoa furler profile after the sail drops overboard.26 juin 2025

Publié26 juin 2025

Durée5:53

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Heavy StormAndre M Homem de Mello navigates 53-knot winds and heavy seas in the South Atlantic Ocean.19 juin 2025

Publié19 juin 2025

Durée4:45

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KEY MOMENTS OF THE TRIP AROUND THE WORLDA solo sailor crosses the 40-degree south latitude line while navigating toward the Cape of Good Hope.12 juin 2025 · 40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean

Publié12 juin 2025

Durée8:59

Vues2K

Lieu40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean

Delivery of a Delta 36 sailboat from Tapes, RS to Guarujá, SPA Delta 36 completes a 700-nautical-mile delivery from Tapes to Guarujá, averaging 6 knots under varied conditions.5 juin 2025 · Santos, Brazil

Publié5 juin 2025

Durée10:03

Vues2K

LieuSantos, Brazil

Brazil 500th Anniversary Regatta: Proud to be Brazilian! - Ep.53Andre M Homem de Mello recounts his solo participation in the 2000 Brazil 500th Anniversary Regatta.29 mai 2025

Publié29 mai 2025

Durée9:51

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Sailing from Brazil to PortugalAndre M Homem de Mello recounts a 1999 transatlantic passage from Ilhabela to Lisbon aboard his sailboat.22 mai 2025

Publié22 mai 2025

Durée12:04

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The final stops of the trip and the return to Brazil (Almost 2 years later)A solo sailor completes a 20-month voyage from the United States to Brazil, arriving in Ilhabela in 1998.15 mai 2025

Publié15 mai 2025

Durée15:09

Vues3K

My anchorages in Aruba, Curaçao and BonaireA screwdriver left near the compass caused a 10-degree navigation error while sailing toward Bonaire.8 mai 2025 · Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire

Publié8 mai 2025

Durée11:54

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LieuAruba, Curaçao and Bonaire

PIRATES? Everything I SAW and EXPERIENCED in South American watersMotor-sailing at 15 degrees off the bow helps maintain progress against headwinds when transiting toward Aruba.1 mai 2025

Publié1 mai 2025

Durée16:03

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How did I become friends with a Kuna family?Navigating the Panama Canal requires a pilot, four line handlers, and a vessel capable of five knots.24 avr. 2025 · Narganá, Panama

Publié24 avr. 2025

Durée11:56

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LieuNarganá, Panama

Stories I didn't tell in my book!Andre M Homem de Mello shares cruising anecdotes, including bicycle logistics and environmental regulations in Avalon, California.17 avr. 2025

Publié17 avr. 2025

Durée14:01

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Memories of my travels through America and EuropeAndre M Homem de Mello recounts his solo circumnavigation training, starting with 1995 sailing courses in San Francisco.10 avr. 2025 · Ilhabela, Brazil

Publié10 avr. 2025

Durée19:39

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LieuIlhabela, Brazil

MY STORY! How did I start sailing? - Ep.45Andre M Homem de Mello traces his circumnavigation ambition to childhood dinghy sailing on a Brazilian reservoir.27 mars 2025

Publié27 mars 2025

Durée8:04

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Reviewing one of the most important moments of the trip (and of my life!) 20 years later - Ep.44Andre M Homem de Mello details the equipment failures and extreme Southern Ocean storms during his solo circumnavigation.20 mars 2025 · 55 degrees south, 111 degrees west

Publié20 mars 2025

Durée20:43

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Lieu55 degrees south, 111 degrees west

I lost my grandfather a week before arriving - Ep. 43A solo sailor navigates the Southern Ocean toward Cape Horn while managing calms and iceberg risks.13 mars 2025 · Indian Ocean, south of New Zealand

Publié13 mars 2025

Durée21:18

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LieuIndian Ocean, south of New Zealand

Reliving the early days of the journey (20 years later)Solo sailing in the Southern Ocean requires managing constant motion, extreme cold, and equipment failure at 40°S.6 mars 2025 · South Atlantic

Publié6 mars 2025

Durée22:45

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LieuSouth Atlantic

THEY DID THE IMPOSSIBLE AT SEA! - Ep.41Navigating the Southern Ocean near the Falkland Islands presents greater risks than rounding Cape Horn due to swells.27 févr. 2025

Publié27 févr. 2025

Durée19:38

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FACE TO FACE! The meeting of the southern sailors - Ep.40Solo circumnavigators discuss managing cross-seas, ice hazards, and structural risks during high-latitude passages in the Southern Ocean.20 févr. 2025

Publié20 févr. 2025

Durée20:04

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AFTER 190 DAYS ALONE AT SEA, I ARRIVED HOME - Ep.39Andre M Homem de Mello completes a 189-day solo non-stop circumnavigation, arriving at Ilhabela, Brazil.13 févr. 2025 · Ilhabela, Brazil

Publié13 févr. 2025

Durée8:59

Vues24K

LieuIlhabela, Brazil

REUNITING WITH THE BRAZILIAN SUN! My last days at sea - Ep.38Andre M Homem de Mello navigates severe 70-knot gusts and sail damage while returning to Ilhabela, Brazil.6 févr. 2025 · South Atlantic Ocean

Publié6 févr. 2025

Durée14:54

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LieuSouth Atlantic Ocean

I ARRIVED AT CAPE HORN!! A dream come true - Ep.37Andre M Homem de Mello rounds Cape Horn solo aboard his boat, *Déjà Vu*, after 145 days at sea.30 janv. 2025 · Cape Horn, Chile

Publié30 janv. 2025

Durée16:40

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LieuCape Horn, Chile

I never thought this would happen in this region of the Pacific Ocean! - Ep.36A 35-ft sailboat navigates heavy cross-seas and 45-knot gusts while approaching Cape Horn without engine power.23 janv. 2025 · Drake Passage, near Cape Horn

Publié23 janv. 2025

Durée19:27

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LieuDrake Passage, near Cape Horn

No battery and no engine in the middle of the Pacific Ocean! - Ep.35Andre M Homem de Mello manages multiple sail and electrical failures while solo sailing near 56°S, 86°W.16 janv. 2025 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié16 janv. 2025

Durée22:58

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LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Is all of this worth it? - Ep. 34A solo sailor battles 60-knot winds and freezing conditions while maintaining a vessel near 54°S, 119°W.9 janv. 2025 · Southern Ocean

Publié9 janv. 2025

Durée28:04

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LieuSouthern Ocean

THE HEATER EXPLODED! Boat Capsizes in the Pacific Ocean - Ep. 33A solo sailor faces 60-knot winds and a near-knockdown at 54 degrees south, 119 degrees west.2 janv. 2025 · Southern Ocean, approaching Cape Horn

Publié2 janv. 2025

Durée29:13

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LieuSouthern Ocean, approaching Cape Horn

Strange Things Happening at Night at Sea - Ep.32A solo sailor encounters a potential iceberg and radio interference while battling 60-knot storms near Cape Horn.19 déc. 2024 · Southern Ocean

Publié19 déc. 2024

Durée32:47

Vues1.5M

LieuSouthern Ocean

NEAR ANTARCTICA! Facing a hail of stones and 50 knots of wind - Ep.31Andre M Homem de Mello encounters 56-knot gusts while sailing toward Cape Horn at 52 degrees south.12 déc. 2024 · Southern Ocean, 52 degrees south

Publié12 déc. 2024

Durée29:11

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LieuSouthern Ocean, 52 degrees south

Surfing the waves of the Pacific Ocean - Ep.30A solo sailor approaches Cape Horn at 52 degrees South while managing a torn mainsail in heavy seas.5 déc. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publié5 déc. 2024

Durée30:21

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LieuPacific Ocean

Cleaning and preparing the fish I caught in the Pacific Ocean - Ep. 29Andre M Homem de Mello navigates the South Pacific solo, managing variable winds and equipment failures toward Cape Horn.28 nov. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publié28 nov. 2024

Durée32:39

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LieuPacific Ocean

How do I spend my days on the high seas? I had a surprise! - Ep. 28A solo sailor navigates the Southern Ocean near 52 degrees South, managing light winds and cabin humidity.21 nov. 2024 · Southern Ocean, south of New Zealand

Publié21 nov. 2024

Durée27:58

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LieuSouthern Ocean, south of New Zealand

I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING! Will I need to change course? - Ep. 27A solo sailor struggles with persistent calm and gear fatigue while navigating toward Cape Horn at 51°S.14 nov. 2024 · Pacific Ocean

Publié14 nov. 2024

Durée26:04

Vues5K

LieuPacific Ocean

DESPAIR! The boat isn't progressing - Ep. 26A solo sailor struggles with persistent easterly headwinds and equipment failure while navigating toward Cape Horn.7 nov. 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié7 nov. 2024

Durée36:13

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LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Entering the iceberg area - Ep. 25Andre M Homem de Mello navigates the Southern Ocean toward Cape Horn while battling persistent easterly headwinds.31 oct. 2024 · Southern Ocean, approaching the Pacific

Publié31 oct. 2024

Durée41:01

Vues21K

LieuSouthern Ocean, approaching the Pacific

I completed 100 days alone at sea - Ep. 24Andre M Homem de Mello marks 100 days solo at 49 degrees South while battling persistent calm winds.24 oct. 2024 · south of New Zealand

Publié24 oct. 2024

Durée33:16

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Lieusouth of New Zealand

Facing a SQUALL in the Indian Ocean - Ep. 23Andre M Homem de Mello monitors weather and sail trim while sailing solo toward Cape Horn.17 oct. 2024 · Tasman Sea

Publié17 oct. 2024

Durée29:21

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LieuTasman Sea

DANGER! How to change a bolt with the boat in motion? - Ep. 22Andre M Homem de Mello replaces a windvane pendulum bolt while sailing in 18-knot gusts.10 oct. 2024 · Southern Ocean

Publié10 oct. 2024

Durée32:27

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LieuSouthern Ocean

BOAT ROUTINE | Doing sailor tasks - Ep. 21A solo sailor performs routine line whipping and furler maintenance while navigating the South Pacific toward New Zealand.3 oct. 2024 · between Tasmania and New Zealand

Publié3 oct. 2024

Durée38:26

Vues4K

Lieubetween Tasmania and New Zealand

HOW DID I PUT TOGETHER MY SURVIVAL KIT? - Ep. 20Andre M Homem de Mello organizes a waterproof survival kit aboard the *Deja Vu* during a solo circumnavigation.26 sept. 2024 · Tasman Sea

Publié26 sept. 2024

Durée31:31

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LieuTasman Sea

Passing through Tasmania - Ep. 19Andre M Homem de Mello receives critical furler parts while drifting off Dover, Tasmania, before heading offshore.19 sept. 2024 · Dover, Australia

Publié19 sept. 2024

Durée31:34

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LieuDover, Australia

CHRISTMAS WITH A STORM! Couldn't celebrate much - Ep. 18A solo sailor reaches Dover, Tasmania, after navigating a 48-hour storm with 45-knot gusts and 960-millibar pressure.12 sept. 2024 · Southern Ocean, south of Australia

Publié12 sept. 2024

Durée33:33

Vues5K

LieuSouthern Ocean, south of Australia

TENSION! The weather completely changed and the wind pilot let go - Ep. 17A solo sailor navigates 46-knot gusts and a disengaged wind pilot while approaching Tasmania at 44°S.5 sept. 2024 · Indian Ocean

Publié5 sept. 2024

Durée30:47

Vues5K

LieuIndian Ocean

I only have 2 LITERS of water left! - Ep. 16A solo sailor approaches Tasmania with only two liters of water remaining after 82 days at sea.29 août 2024

Publié29 août 2024

Durée30:02

Vues5K

How have I been eating for 77 days at sea? - Ep. 15A solo sailor reaches the Australian coast on day 76 of a circumnavigation from the Cape of Good Hope.22 août 2024 · Indian Ocean

Publié22 août 2024

Durée40:42

Vues11K

LieuIndian Ocean

2 MONTHS AT SEA: I climbed the mast in the middle of the Indian Ocean with the boat moving - Ep. 14A solo sailor repairs a mast furler using a jumar system while crossing the Indian Ocean.15 août 2024 · Indian Ocean

Publié15 août 2024

Durée35:30

Vues4K

LieuIndian Ocean

WITHOUT WATER AND WITH A TORN SAIL (fell into the sea) - Ep. 13A solo sailor repairs a windvane bolt while struggling with a jammed Genoa car near 45°S, 92°E.8 août 2024 · somewhere in the Southern Ocean

Publié8 août 2024

Durée31:46

Vues7K

Lieusomewhere in the Southern Ocean

I need to fix the broken parts on board! - Ep. 12A solo sailor repairs a wind vane and furler with epoxy during a 65-knot storm near Australia.1 août 2024 · Southern Ocean, 45 degrees south

Publié1 août 2024

Durée31:15

Vues4K

LieuSouthern Ocean, 45 degrees south

SAILING AT 45º SOUTH | 28 days from Australia - Ep. 11A solo sailor encounters 56-knot gusts and heavy seas while navigating the Southern Ocean toward Australia.25 juil. 2024 · 45 degrees South latitude, Southern Ocean

Publié25 juil. 2024

Durée33:50

Vues6K

Lieu45 degrees South latitude, Southern Ocean

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40 degrees south latitude, South Atlantic Ocean140°S, 39°W (South Atlantic Ocean)145 degrees South latitude, Southern Ocean153 degrees South, 53 degrees West154 degrees south, 119 degrees west155 degrees south, 111 degrees west1Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire1Atlantic Ocean1between Tasmania and New Zealand1Cape Horn, Chile3City of Cape Town, South Africa1Dover, Australia1Drake Passage, near Cape Horn1Güer Aike, Argentina1Ilhabela, Brazil2Indian Ocean4Indian Ocean, south of New Zealand1Narganá, Panama1Oceano Índico1Pacific Ocean3Santos, Brazil1somewhere in the Southern Ocean1South Atlantic2South Atlantic Ocean4South Atlantic Ocean, near 40° South1south of New Zealand1South Pacific Ocean2South Pacific Ocean, near the International Date Line1Southern Ocean4Southern Ocean, 45 degrees south1Southern Ocean, 52 degrees south1Southern Ocean, approaching Cape Horn1Southern Ocean, approaching the Pacific1Southern Ocean, south of Australia1Southern Ocean, south of New Zealand1Tasman Sea2Tasmania, Australia1