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Adriano Plotzky participates in a traditional canoe regatta on the Vaza-Barris River in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, as a crew member on the historic canoe *África*.1:01 These regattas, which feature locally built wooden canoes, represent a significant cultural and historical tradition along the Sergipe coast, with records dating back to at least 1919.10:40 The vessels are operated by local fishermen and community members who rely on deep-seated intuition regarding wind patterns and tidal conditions rather than modern instrumentation.14:59 Plotzky notes that the handling of the sheets and the rigging techniques on these traditional canoes differ significantly from modern ocean-going sailboats, though the fundamental principles of sail trim remain consistent.18:33 The event serves as a community-wide celebration, drawing participants from various coastal regions including Atalaia Nova and Barra dos Coqueiros.5:00 The experience highlights the contrast between modern, technology-dependent sailing and the ancestral, intuitive methods practised by local sailors.20:16

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