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Adriano Plotzky reflects on the transition from a high-speed lifestyle to the slower pace of sailing, contrasting his 9 HP motorboat’s 22 km/h speed with the 24-knot capability of his previous powerboat, the Junior.0:57 Despite the significant difference in fuel costs—noting that powerboats require vastly more fuel for the same trip to Paraty—he commits to sailing as a necessary skill for his goal of circumnavigating the globe.1:55 After spending six months at the Yacht Club refining his boat, specifically modifying his living space, he relocated to Bracui to learn from experienced sailors.2:37 He observes that while many veteran sailors reside in Bracui, their lifestyle is quiet and focused on sailing rather than the social nightlife he initially expected.3:03 Plotzky reconciles this reality by defining happiness as a state of being where one does not want the current moment to end, emphasizing his preference for hosting parties on his boat, which he equipped with over 1,000 ampere-hours of battery capacity and an advanced sound system.5:34

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