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What this video covers

Sinomar Godois Tavares and his crew sail the 200-nautical-mile passage from Caravelas, Bahia, to Vitória, Espírito Santo, aboard their sailboat.1:12 The transit spans approximately 44 to 50 hours of continuous offshore navigation, crossing from the Bahia coastline into the state of Espírito Santo.1:05 During the voyage, the crew relies on an autopilot, nicknamed Adonides, to maintain course while they manage fatigue and physical strain from handling the vessel.2:34 The mainsail jams at three points during deployment, requiring manual intervention in heavy seas.3:23 The crew maintains a steady watch, managing food and water supplies while monitoring the health of two dogs on board, which struggle to relieve themselves during the transit.9:31 Upon arrival in Vitória, the crew encounters cold water temperatures and local swimmers near the anchorage.11:05 The passage highlights the physical demands of long-distance sailing, including managing sail configurations and maintaining crew morale during multi-day offshore legs.

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