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Nike hikes the Monte Gordo trail on the island of Sao Nicolau in Cape Verde while anchored in Tarafal.▶ 0:46 The ascent begins in the village of Cachasso, climbing from arid valley conditions into a lush, mossy cloud forest at an elevation of 1,040 meters.▶ 1:07 Despite high winds and low visibility at the summit, the trail offers significant changes in vegetation and climate compared to the coastal anchorage.▶ 6:52 Following the hike, the crew departs Sao Nicolau for a 45-nautical-mile passage to Mindelo on the island of Sao Vicente.▶ 11:16 The transit involves navigating confused seas and wind-against-current conditions, with wind speeds reaching 30 knots upon arrival at the Mindelo anchorage.▶ 13:06

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