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Sinomar Godois Tavares and Edivane completed an overnight passage from Santo André to Cumuruxatiba, Brazil, aboard their sailboat.2:23 The crew relied on an electronic autopilot, which they nicknamed Adonias, to maintain a consistent 120-degree wind angle during the downwind run.1:27 This automated steering allowed both sailors to sleep and manage the vessel without the constant manual corrections required to prevent accidental jibes in shifting winds.4:14 The passage lasted from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. the following morning.4:51 Upon arrival at Cumuruxatiba, the skipper avoided grounding the vessel on rocks by ignoring Navionics chart data and following real-time guidance from a local contact via WhatsApp.4:39 The crew reports that the autopilot significantly reduced fatigue compared to previous manual passages, enabling them to arrive rested.2:44 The vessel is currently anchored in Cumuruxatiba, with plans to depart for Caravelas the following Monday.2:13

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