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Aleixo Belov, an 82-year-old Brazilian sailor, prepares for his sixth solo circumnavigation, planning a route through the Arctic via the Northern Sea Route along the Siberian coast.1:05 Belov previously completed a transit of the Northwest Passage, navigating through ice-choked channels in Canada and Greenland while utilizing a 150-kg Rocna anchor to hold his vessel during severe weather.8:17 During his earlier Arctic expeditions, he faced 35-day delays in Alaska waiting for ice to clear and frequently anchored by securing his gear directly into icebergs in depths exceeding 200 meters.1:48 His upcoming voyage involves coordination with the Russian Geographical Society to navigate the Siberian coast toward Kamchatka, a region where ice remains navigable for only three to four weeks annually.15:14 Belov, who founded the Museu do Mar in Salvador, Brazil, emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a "maritime mentality" and continues to lead sailing expeditions despite the physical challenges of long-distance, solo offshore voyaging.6:13

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