A bordo del Thalia · video

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Gabriela and Nacho, an Argentine couple, live aboard a 34-foot wooden sailboat that is nearly 100 years old.2:59 After purchasing the vessel four years ago, they transitioned from city life to living on the water, initially residing in the Tigre Delta before relocating to Riachuelos, Uruguay.0:42 The couple manages their finances remotely, with Gabriela operating a sailboat brokerage business in Buenos Aires called mgenautica.0:56 Their current vessel measures 10 meters by 3 meters, requiring significant adjustments to living in a 10-square-meter space.2:23 To manage winter conditions, they installed a full enclosure on the boat.3:07 While they initially planned to sail to Brazil, they chose to remain in Uruguay, frequently visiting areas like Santana.1:47 They gained their initial sailing experience on a smaller boat in the Río de la Plata before upgrading to their current wooden craft.2:43 Maintenance remains their primary expense, necessitating regular work from a carpenter to preserve the century-old structure.3:13

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