Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E2 St. Helena to Fernando de Noronha
15 settembre 2025 · 20 min · 2K visualizzazioni · South Atlantic Ocean
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A solo sailor completes a 1,700-mile passage from St. Helena to Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, aboard the sailboat Sea Change.0:14 The two-week transit features light trade winds, requiring the use of twin headsails—a staysail and jib—to maintain stability and reduce sail flogging in rolling seas.1:31 To manage light-wind conditions, the sailor rigs a spinnaker pole between the clews of two staysails on a single baby stay, a configuration that eliminates noise and improves speed.8:18 The passage includes frequent visits from brown and black noddies, which land on the boat’s solar panels and boom in large numbers.6:33 Upon arrival at the port of Santo Antonio, a jammed anchor chain in the v-berth forces the sailor to clear the entire locker before successfully anchoring.13:41 Exploration of Fernando de Noronha involves hiking to the island’s lighthouse, visiting Marinho National Park, and observing local wildlife, including rock cavies and frigate birds.14:32 The sailor concludes the stop before departing for Iles du Salut, French Guiana.19:53
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