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LIVING AND WORKING ON A SAILBOAT | #SAIL #42 | Adriano Plotzki, Aline Sena and Minimalism

31 October 2017 · 28 min · 84K views · Paraty

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Adriano Plotzky and Aline Sena, creators of the sailing channel Hashtag Sal, discuss their transition from a 400-square-meter house in São Paulo to living aboard a 25-foot sailboat named Brutus.0:14 The couple explains that their initial interest in sailing began as a weekend hobby focused on grilling aboard rented boats, eventually leading them to purchase a 2002 Newport 25.4.5:00 They describe the vessel as a well-equipped, relatively new boat featuring a diesel inboard engine, solar panels, and an autopilot, which they chose specifically to facilitate insurance coverage in Brazil.16:25 The pair highlights the challenges of downsizing to a small living space and the shift in lifestyle required to work and reside on the water.14:45 They currently seek a larger, easily maintained vessel that offers more space for remote work, energy production, and hosting guests for charters.16:56 The discussion emphasizes the evolution of their content from a documentary-style project to a full-time commitment that integrates their professional backgrounds with their life at sea.8:41

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