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Sinomar Godois Tavares completed a 44-hour non-stop passage from Caravelas, Bahia, to Vitória, Espírito Santo, aboard his sailboat.0:30 The transit remained calm for the majority of the trip, with the vessel maintaining speeds of over three knots in seven knots of wind.0:54 During the final approach to Vitória, wind speeds increased and sea states grew, prompting the crew to reef the mainsail and genoa.1:42 Despite these adjustments, the boat maintained a speed of five to six knots.1:42 The crew managed the passage while caring for their dogs and navigating personal health challenges.2:09 Upon arrival at the Curva da Jurema beach in Vitória, the crew anchored and received local support for water and supplies.4:21 The passage highlighted the importance of sail trim and reefing techniques during sudden weather shifts, as well as the role of community support in coastal cruising.

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