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Traditional jangada racing takes place in Redonda, Ceará, as part of the 15th Festival da Lagosta.1:28 These traditional wooden sailing vessels utilize manual engineering, including curved masts that increase sail area and require manual adjustment during each tack.2:48 To maintain balance and speed, crews use sandbags as ballast and shift their body weight in synchronization.3:31 The competition features two categories: single-handed racing in smaller jangadas and two-person crews in larger vessels.3:44 During the first heat, one competitor capsized his boat but successfully righted it and recovered to finish in third place.7:00 Another racer secured victory by choosing a tactical route away from the main fleet to catch favorable wind.6:31 The event concludes with a celebration for the local fishermen, who maintain these traditional sailing practices for both professional fishing and competitive sport.1:37

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