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Living aboard a sailboat in Vitória, Brazil, is an accessible lifestyle for those willing to work hard, regardless of socioeconomic background. Cesar, a security guard at the Yacht Club do Espírito Santo, demonstrates this by maintaining and living on a classic sailboat named Iemanjá, which he purchased from the club after years of dedicated labor and saving.17:18 He commutes to his job at the club via kayak, a common practice among local liveaboards in the Curva da Jurema area.17:28 The vessel, which resembles a John Hanna or Colin Hanna design, features a single-cylinder Saab engine and requires ongoing mechanical restoration. Despite facing social prejudice regarding his status as a liveaboard, Cesar emphasizes the simplicity and freedom of life on the water compared to land-based living.16:23 His long-term goal involves restoring the boat to sailing condition for future coastal travel, starting with short passages.17:49 The experience highlights that nautical life relies more on persistence and practical skills than on significant financial wealth.

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