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QUANDO O MAR CHAMA - A travessia da regata Recife - Fernando de Noronha
March 11, 2026 · 23 min · 3K views · Recife, Brazil
What this video covers
Cláudio Copello participates in the Refeno regatta from Recife to Fernando de Noronha, marking his fifth time competing in the event.9:48 Sailing a Bruce Fair 38 with his daughter and son-in-law, Copello navigates 20 to 25 knots of wind and 2.5-meter seas during the passage.16:00 The crew maintains manual control of the helm throughout the transit, avoiding autopilot use to prevent potential rudder damage caused by the heavy sea state.20:24 The vessel completes the crossing in approximately 53 hours, arriving at the island with the crew reporting strong winds and rough conditions near the finish.3:55 Copello emphasizes the importance of the pre-regatta commander’s meeting for reviewing race instructions and tidal constraints at the Yacht Club.7:51 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of long-distance coastal racing, including managing crew fatigue and equipment stress during heavy weather.
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