Andre M Homem de Mello · vídeo

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Andre M Homem de Mello completes a 189-day solo, non-stop circumnavigation, arriving in Ilhabela, Brazil.3:14 The voyage concludes after nearly seven months at sea, during which the sailor faced significant equipment failures, including a total loss of the engine starting on January 31.2:09 This failure prevented battery charging, forcing the sailor to rely on a passing vessel registered in the Falkland Islands to charge his phone battery mid-passage.2:51 During the journey, the boat collided with a whale while traveling at approximately three knots; the low speed prevented hull damage, though the sailor noted that a higher speed could have compromised the vessel's integrity.6:03 The project received support from the Ilhabela municipal government.3:17 Upon arrival, the sailor discusses the technical details of a visiting tall ship, noting that the vessel uses a mix of wood and aluminum belaying pins to allow crew to identify specific lines by touch during nighttime storms.4:41

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