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What this video covers

Adriano Plotzky, host of the sailing channel Hashtag Sal, prepares to depart Vitória, Brazil, after an extended stay at the Yacht Club do Espírito Santo.Watch During his time in the city, he utilized the club’s pier facilities to facilitate boat maintenance, including repairing leaking portlights with hardware sourced from shops in the Jardim Limoeiro district of Serra.7:46 To assist with night navigation and identifying electrical hotspots or leaks, he demonstrates a thermal imaging camera, noting its utility in low-light conditions and its potential for integration with the Boat Beacon app for augmented reality overlays.5:06 The crew also managed the safety of their cat, Marisca, while docked at the busy pier.10:58 Despite the convenience of the location and the local community, Plotzky emphasizes the necessity of departing to continue his voyage toward Santa Cruz.13:31 He highlights the region's industrial dust as a notable drawback of the local anchorage, while praising the local coffee culture and the hospitality of the sailing community at the Centro Náutico Capixaba.10:06

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