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Sinomar Godois Tavares and Edivane encountered 20-knot winds and heavy seas while sailing from Itaparica toward Morro de São Paulo, Brazil.1:20 The captain attempted to sail through the open sea rather than stopping in Salvador as originally planned, a decision he later identified as a critical error in his passage project.0:29 The sailboat heeled severely, making movement on deck dangerous and preventing the crew from performing basic tasks.1:47 Sinomar struggled to reef the mainsail while the boat pitched violently, eventually reducing the genoa to one-third of its size to improve control.2:19 During the maneuver, a control line snagged Edivane’s leg while she attempted to manage the helm in high waves.3:48 The crew eventually lowered the mainsail entirely to proceed under engine power as darkness approached.5:38 The experience highlighted the difficulty of managing sail trim and steering in unpredictable, high-wind conditions without adequate preparation.

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