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Wenceslao, Sylvie, and their crew depart Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on October 21, 2023, for a passage to Cabo Verde.1:26 During the first day of the 800-mile transit, Sylvie experiences seasickness while the vessel maintains a speed of 7 knots in 18 knots of wind.1:35 The crew spots a whale near the boat and catches a skipjack tuna, which they prepare for a meal.2:43 The passage continues under a near-full moon, with the crew celebrating a birthday on board.6:20 Upon reaching the islands of Cabo Verde, the sailors encounter local nomadic fishermen who demonstrate how to clean fish after hauling their boats onto the beach.9:31 The crew concludes the journey by sailing the final miles to Mindelo to restock food and fuel.10:15 During their time ashore, they observe local wildlife, including a sea turtle estimated to be 20 years old.10:48

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