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Adriano Plotzky visits the Medeiros community in the Lagamar region of Brazil to explore local oyster farming and traditional boatbuilding.0:53 Local artisans construct bateiras—small, distinctively shaped wooden boats—using fibreglass moulds and resin, though some builders still prefer wood for its superior buoyancy in the event of a hull breach.2:26 To maintain internet connectivity in the remote area, Plotzky rigs a portable modem and power bank, hoisting the antenna to improve signal reception.3:19 While departing the Medeiros river, the boat’s engine overheats during a transit against the current with minimal wind.5:00 The crew attempts to sail toward Guaraqueçaba to meet a document-filing deadline, but a rubber impeller component fails.5:28 Plotzky replaces the damaged part with a spare, noting that the failed unit was only three months old.5:42 The vessel continues its passage toward Guaraqueçaba under sail, maintaining a 50-degree angle to the wind.5:19

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