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Living on a Sailboat: Marina or Anchor? | #SAL #344
22 de diciembre de 2024 · 27 min · 67K visitas · Campinho
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A couple living aboard a 40-ft sailboat discusses the transition from three years of marina-based living to one year of full-time anchoring along the Brazilian coast.6:24 While marinas offer unlimited water and electricity, the couple reports that anchoring provides greater privacy, encourages a more active lifestyle, and facilitates travel to new destinations like Paraty and Ilha Grande.2:21 The transition required them to manage resources autonomously, including solar power and water collection, and to develop skills in weather routing and self-sufficiency.0:37 The boat features a Selden single-line reefing system that allows for sail adjustments from the cockpit, and the owner recently installed a wind vane self-steering system to replace a failed autopilot during a coastal passage.10:51 The couple supports their lifestyle through boat deliveries, day charters, and maintenance work.9:37 They emphasize that while marinas provide a helpful entry point for beginners with limited experience, anchoring offers a more nomadic and rewarding experience for those willing to trade convenience for freedom.7:02
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