Andre M Homem de Mellovídeo

LONGITUDE 0º | I CROSSED THE GREENWICH MERIDIAN - Ep. 4

6 de junho de 2024 · 34 min · 6K visualizações · South Atlantic Ocean

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Andre M Homem de Mello crosses the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) while sailing solo on a circumnavigation, marking his 25th day at sea.9:15 Positioned at 42°S, he transitions from the Western to the Eastern Hemisphere.7:06 The passage through the meridian occurs in 15–18 knot westerly winds with clear skies, though the region—known for the Roaring Forties—later shifts into a period of prolonged calm with winds dropping to 2–8 knots.0:24 During these light-air conditions, the boat averages 2–3 knots, necessitating engine use to charge batteries.28:17 The sailor reports a technical failure with his onboard email system, preventing communication.24:57 He maintains the vessel’s interior, including the heater, EPIRB, and survival kit, while navigating near Tristan da Cunha.28:22 Despite the current calm, he notes the area's potential for severe weather and high seas, which frequently require keeping the companionway hatch sealed to prevent water ingress.30:29 He expects to surpass his previous 29-day solo sailing record within two days.33:44

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