Andre M Homem de Mello · video

What this video covers

While sailing toward New Zealand in the Indian Ocean, the solo sailor performs multiple ascents of the mast to repair a loose furler profile.17:10 He utilizes a mountaineering jumar system and a four-part pulley block to hoist himself, eventually securing the component with new bolts.10:20 During the passage, he manages sail trim by reefing the mainsail in 20-knot winds to maintain balance and reduce strain on the autopilot.7:07 He describes the local weather cycle as a recurring weekly pattern: calm periods followed by wind shifts from the north and northwest, culminating in storms before rotating to the southwest and southeast.17:55 The sailor maintains a daily log, transitioning entries from a handwritten notebook to a computer.9:12 He expresses deep mourning following news of the death of Sir Peter Blake, who was killed during a robbery in the Amazon.11:26 The sailor notes that proper sail balance prevents excessive autopilot load and potential gear failure.7:07

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