Suisui丸 · video

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Hitomi and her husband live aboard a 36-foot sailboat named Suisui in Brazil with their dog, Maru-chan.0:46 The couple maintains connectivity while cruising using Starlink, which allows them to conduct online seminars and work remotely.2:27 Before transitioning to full-time sailing, the captain worked as an English teacher for 15 years, while Hitomi spent nearly 30 years in fashion design.3:14 They learned to sail in Japan under an 83-year-old instructor named Bill, who taught them on a 28-foot boat called Cloud 9.9:25

Daily life on the boat involves managing limited resources, including water for laundry and showers, and navigating the lack of personal space during disagreements.13:21 The couple prepares meals on board, such as a traditional Brazilian chicken and pequi dish.7:58 Despite the challenges of living in a confined space, they value the ability to travel while maintaining a home environment.14:20 They plan to sail the Suisui back to Japan in the coming year, stopping at various locations along the route.16:52

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