The volta do mar (“turn of the sea”) was a navigational strategy in which Portuguese sailors journeyed westward into the open Atlantic Ocean to reach winds that would carry them back to Europe, speeding their return journey. This strategy allowed them to largely avoid having to battle opposing currents directly along the African coastline.
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