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Oysters, caiçara canoes, and the engine that overheated in Lagamar | Cut from #SAL #83
23 ottobre 2026 · 6 min · 3K visualizzazioni · Medeiros, Lagamar
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Adriano Plotzky visits the Medeiros community in the Lagamar region of Brazil to explore local oyster farming and traditional boatbuilding.0:53 Local artisans construct bateiras—small, distinctively shaped wooden boats—using fiberglass molds and resin, though some builders still prefer wood for its superior buoyancy in the event of a hull breach.2:26 To maintain internet connectivity in the remote area, Plotzky rigs a portable modem and power bank, hoisting the antenna to improve signal reception.3:19
While departing the Medeiros river, the boat’s engine overheats during a transit against the current with minimal wind.5:00 The crew attempts to sail toward Guaraqueçaba to meet a document-filing deadline, but a rubber impeller component fails.5:28 Plotzky replaces the damaged part with a spare, noting that the failed unit was only three months old.5:42 The vessel continues its passage toward Guaraqueçaba under sail, maintaining a 50-degree angle to the wind.5:19
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