Hashtag Salvideo
Left a multinational, house, and car to live on a 30-foot sailboat | #SAL Clip #145
11 May 2026 · 7 min · 59K views · Ilhabela
What this video covers
Guilherme Sucena transitioned from a 30-year corporate career in multinational meat processing to full-time liveaboard sailing.▶ 0:47 After deciding to pursue a life at sea in the early 1980s, he spent decades balancing traditional societal expectations—marriage, career, and academia—before liquidating his assets, including his home and car, in 2015.▶ 1:47 To prepare for this lifestyle, he completed an intensive sailing certification course in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.▶ 1:57 The program required studying technical English and performing maneuvers on a 50-foot vessel, culminating in a practical exam overseen by a retired naval captain.▶ 2:24 Sucena emphasizes the importance of simplicity and self-sufficiency, maintaining his own boat systems, including pumps and engines.▶ 5:58 His progression through boat ownership began with a 17-foot wooden Gemini, followed by a Bruma 19, a Velamar 22, and eventually a 30-foot Cal Boats 30.▶ 6:47 He attributes his philosophy of detachment from material possessions to the ancient Cynic school of thought, prioritizing virtue and freedom over corporate status.▶ 3:52
Boats in this video
More from Hashtag Sal
From Hashtag Sal — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.