80 dias em paz, sem stress
3 de julho de 2025 · 4 min · 2K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
Andre M Homem de Mello completes an 80-day solo passage from Cape Town, South Africa, to Tasmania, Australia. The voyage requires constant monitoring of weather patterns and vessel performance, which shifts the nature of daily stress compared to life ashore. Water conservation remains a critical operational priority; the crew washes dishes using seawater to preserve freshwater stores for drinking and coffee. Food supplies are strictly rationed, with the final melon serving as a primary source of fresh produce. Navigation charts show the route across the Indian Ocean, marked by numerous waypoints leading to the southern coast of Australia. Wildlife encounters include a squid-hunting sea creature trailing the fishing line near the boat. The passage concludes upon reaching the island of Tasmania, marking the end of the second major leg of the journey. Managing limited resources and maintaining constant vigilance over meteorological conditions are essential for long-distance solo sailing.
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