Suisui丸 · video

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Hitomi and Tomio live aboard their yacht, Suisui, in Brazil, preparing for a future trans-Pacific voyage to Japan.0:45 To maintain self-sufficiency during long passages away from modern infrastructure, the couple harvests natural resources, including fish, rainwater, and solar energy.1:33 Tomio catches various fish, including hairtail and horse mackerel, which the pair prepares and cooks on board.3:02 The vessel utilizes solar panels for primary electrical power, supplemented by a wind generator for cloudy or rainy conditions.6:06 A wind scoop provides passive ventilation to the cabin.5:01 For water, they collect rainwater and source fresh water from natural springs, with plans to install a watermaker for future offshore independence.14:05 The crew also uses Starlink for connectivity.18:09 They prepare traditional caipirinha cocktails using cachaça, sugar, and lime.7:31

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