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Bruno Barbosa, a Brazilian designer with no prior sailing experience, secured a crew position on a sailboat by creating a profile on Ocean Crew Link in 2017.2:02 After five months of searching, he joined an English captain and his partner, Barbara, for a transatlantic crossing from the British Virgin Islands to Bermuda.2:06 Despite suffering from severe seasickness during the first leg, he integrated into the crew and eventually joined them for a multi-year circumnavigation.5:04 During the voyage, Barbosa faced periods of isolation, financial strain, and physical injury while trekking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, leading to a crisis of purpose.10:37 He overcame these challenges by reframing his perspective on the journey's pace and value.11:16 The crew later visited Brazil, where Barbosa introduced the captain and his partner to local culture, including traditional cuisine and Carnival.19:47 The experience underscored the potential for deep, transformative friendships formed during long-distance passages.13:26

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