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Hitomi and her husband transitioned from stable careers in Japan to a full-time yachting lifestyle in Brazil, a five-year journey that began with a decision to accelerate their retirement plans.Watch After choosing Brazil for its established sailing culture and family connections, the couple arrived in 2021 to find their yacht, Suisui丸, unfinished.7:20 This delay forced three months of hotel living, compounded by financial stress, health issues, and interpersonal friction.7:55 Following the boat's completion, they settled in Paraty, Brazil, where they attempted to balance a new lifestyle with a charter business.8:42 The reality of yacht ownership involved constant maintenance, unexpected repairs, and economic challenges that delayed their planned voyage toward the Caribbean.8:31 After five years of navigating these hurdles and adding a dog, Maru-chan, to their crew, the couple completed a major maintenance and upgrade cycle.10:50 They now consider themselves at the starting line for their long-term goal of sailing to the Caribbean and eventually returning to Japan.10:22

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