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The 38-ft sailboat Veleiro Califa transits from Saco do Céu in Ilha Grande to Arraial do Cabo, Brazil, covering a 25-hour passage.21:06 During the coastal journey, the crew maintains a speed of 5 knots in 7 knots of wind using a 150% genoa and full mainsail.21:46 The vessel experiences confused seas near the rocky coastline of Arraial do Cabo, where reflected waves disrupt the boat's momentum.31:13 While underway, the crew trolls for fish using Rapala lures and squid rigs, catching several small skipjack tuna, which they release.24:49 The passage concludes with a pod of dolphins approaching the bow as the boat nears the destination.30:01 Earlier, the crew anchored in Saco do Céu, where they managed a cooling system repair by replacing a 3/4-inch hose barb with a 5/8-inch fitting to improve water flow to the air conditioning unit.11:05 The crew also notes significant tidal fluctuations in the bay, which leave local fishing boats grounded at low tide.14:24

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