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Andre M Homem de Mello sails solo toward Cape Town, South Africa, during a non-stop circumnavigation attempt, reaching 37 degrees South latitude by the 15th day at sea.12:57 The vessel maintains speeds between 6 and 7 knots under varying wind conditions, ranging from light easterlies to 28-knot northerly gusts.28:20 To manage heavy weather, the skipper reefs the mainsail with two reefs and reduces the headsail.25:15 Safety preparations include installing a lifeline along the deck for tethering, rigging a safety line at the stern for man-overboard recovery, and verifying the deployment mechanism of the life raft.10:25 The interior setup features a secured computer station near the reserve fuel tank to prevent damage during heavy rolling.28:20 Navigation tracking shows a route adjustment toward a waypoint at 40 degrees South, avoiding a dark weather front observed on the horizon.14:40 The skipper reports difficulty operating the onboard heater and notes the physical challenge of maintaining order in the cabin while navigating constant motion.27:44

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