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Thilo and Leonie are preparing to return to their sailboat in Brazil after spending the summer in Germany.0:03 Following their Atlantic crossing, the pair spent several months in Germany managing routine medical appointments, attending social events, and editing footage from their recent expedition.3:09 They confirmed their upcoming route plans, opting to sail south along the South American coast toward Patagonia rather than heading north to the Panama Canal.5:15 This decision stems from a desire to prepare the boat for colder climates, specifically by installing a functional heating system, and to avoid the navigational challenges posed by El Niño in the Pacific.6:25 The crew also plans to address lingering maintenance issues, including contaminated diesel fuel remaining in the boat's tanks.24:11 Additionally, they are considering a land-based expedition to drive a van from Germany through West Africa to deliver it to a friend in The Gambia.26:16 They currently use Starlink to manage data backups and remote collaboration for their video production.20:24

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