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A retired couple transitioned from managing a farm in Brazil to living aboard a 41-ft Schaefer sailboat, currently based in Paraty.8:12 After decades in the real estate business, they opted for a nomadic lifestyle to escape the routine and security concerns of city life in Porto Alegre.12:32 The pair emphasizes that the sailing community fosters easier social connections than life on land, noting that spontaneous invitations for coffee or meals are common among cruisers.10:45 Despite having only 16 months of experience, they have navigated challenging conditions, including a severe storm off Joatinga that required them to head offshore and deploy life vests.14:34 They manage their own maintenance and upgrades, including installing two 240-amp batteries, though they acknowledge the difficulty of finding skilled marine labor for complex repairs.16:28 While they intend to head south for a family event, they plan to return to the Paraty and Angra dos Reis region.8:52 The couple maintains that the inherent mobility and security of a sailboat outweigh the challenges of learning to sail later in life.12:08

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