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Patrícia, a former advertising executive, transitioned from a high-pressure corporate career to full-time life aboard her sailboat, Brave, a Brasília 32.1:09 Seeking to escape the burnout of a rigid, comfort-focused urban lifestyle, she relocated to Marina Bracui in Brazil.2:03 She maintains a hybrid professional life, working remotely from the boat while navigating the challenges of boat maintenance and offshore sailing.8:16 Patrícia emphasizes that living aboard requires constant learning, from adjusting sails to performing mechanical repairs, which she views as a necessary process of personal deconstruction.2:50 She notes that while the transition to boat life initially involved a rejection of her urban past, she now balances both worlds, using the marina as a base to maintain professional connections while prioritizing the challenges of the sea.3:32 The transition also serves as a platform for her to advocate for women in sailing, challenging stereotypes about gender roles in boat handling and maintenance.9:59

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