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Sinomar Godois Tavares sails from Guarapari to Búzios, a passage estimated at 40 to 48 hours.0:03 The crew departs on a Saturday to avoid a severe weather system forecast for Búzios the following Friday.0:22 During the transit, the vessel covers approximately 200 miles.1:29 The crew encounters heavy rain and violent wind gusts overnight, forcing the reduction of sail area to prevent structural strain.2:29 At one point, rough seas cause water to wash over the deck and into the cockpit.3:02 The boat maintains a speed between 3.5 and 6 knots using only a partial headsail for most of the journey.3:23 The owner manages the vessel solo for much of the night due to crew illness and fatigue.2:40 Despite the persistent, heavy swell and challenging conditions, the boat surfs well and maintains steady progress.5:20 The crew relies on minimal sail configuration to manage the boat's motion and speed in the agitated sea state.5:32

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