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Adriano Plotzky completes a coastal passage to Rio Grande, Brazil, arriving at the Yacht Club de Rio Grande. The crew docks at the club, which features multiple piers and a distinct landscape where the Pampa Gaúcho meets the sea.1:04 During the stop, the crew replaces a burnt port navigation light and repairs a damaged starboard light housing.3:46 Crew member Duca departs the vessel in Rio Grande to fulfill a performance commitment.1:36 Plotzky prepares for the next leg of the journey toward Porto Alegre, transitioning from a vacation mindset to a liveaboard lifestyle while balancing professional work.2:15 The crew departs Rio Grande for the Lagoa dos Patos, expecting calm conditions in the lagoon, but encounters unexpectedly uncomfortable sea states.6:00 Plotzky notes that the upcoming transit of the Guaíba and Lagoa dos Patos offers a new perspective on his home state of Rio Grande do Sul, which remains largely unexplored by land-based residents.2:35

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