Hashtag Salvídeo
What’s the Smallest Boat Someone Can Sail Around the World?
11 de março de 2026 · 20 min · 8K visualizações
Yellow sailboat Pirajuba glides across calm waters.
O que este vídeo aborda
Adriano Plotzky addresses viewer questions regarding long-distance sailing, boat ownership, and maritime regulations.▶ 0:02 Regarding the feasibility of circumnavigation in small vessels, he notes that while 50-foot boats are common for cruising, many sailors successfully complete global voyages in smaller craft, citing the example of Sérgio Testa, who circumnavigated in a 12-foot aluminum boat.▶ 1:49 For those seeking to transition from land-based living to sailing, Plotzky recommends gaining practical experience by sailing small dinghies like a Laser, alongside obtaining formal maritime certifications such as the Brazilian Arrais and Mestre licenses.▶ 13:47 He also discusses the pending implementation of IPVA (property tax) on boats in Brazil, noting that while the tax is constitutionally authorized, it remains largely unregulated.▶ 14:49 He expresses concern that a proposed 4% tax rate would disproportionately impact liveaboards who use their vessels as primary residences rather than luxury assets.▶ 16:07 Additionally, he addresses safety concerns regarding sleeping while underway, suggesting that strategic route planning and avoiding high-traffic areas are essential for managing risk during solo or shorthanded passages.▶ 3:18
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