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How to Quit Your Job to Live at Sea (Without Getting Burned Out)
October 16, 2026 · 7 min · 6K views · Paranaguá
What this video covers
Adriano Plotzky and his partner navigate to Paranaguá, Brazil, utilizing the Yacht Club de Paranaguá for pier access and water replenishment.0:58 The city features extensive navigable canals and serves as a major bulk port.0:35 Addressing the transition to a full-time sailing lifestyle, the couple emphasizes a gradual shift rather than an immediate departure from land-based careers.4:11 They maintained their professional work in video and television production, adapting their skills to a maritime environment to ensure financial stability.4:37 Regarding the logistics of living aboard, they manage food storage through an onboard refrigerator and address sanitation concerns with ventilation.2:15 The couple also discusses their decision to leave their dog, Lili, with friends in Rio Grande do Sul, noting that the dog adapted well to a new social environment with another canine companion, Lelé.6:06 They currently have no plans to have children, citing the desire for mobility and the challenges of distance education for minors at sea.3:27
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