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Who I am and why the sea is part of my life
January 19, 2026 · 14 min · 408 views
El Galeón de Oro sails near Mochima’s lush islands.
What this video covers
Pioli, the host of the Nautic Pioli channel, began his maritime career at age 13 in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, working as a deckhand on the tourist vessel *El Galeón de Oro*.1:02 He later spent five years as a crew member on the 33-meter Finnish-flagged dive training vessel *Kulkuri*, where he gained experience in celestial navigation and vessel maintenance.4:33 After pursuing formal nautical studies at age 18, he worked professionally on oceanographic research vessels, tuna fishing boats in the Pacific, and oil tankers.8:03 Throughout his career, Pioli owned several vessels, including a 19-foot motorboat named *Consentida*, an Intermarine Z29 that completed a transit from Venezuela to Miami, and a 26-foot steel-hulled sailboat named *Adrenaline*.9:55 After moving to Spain, he purchased and refitted a 6-meter Dufour Yachts T6, which he renamed *Mochima* in honor of the Venezuelan national park.12:32 He performed extensive maintenance on the Dufour, including electrical system upgrades, hull polishing, and antifouling, before selling the boat to accommodate his family.11:28
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