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The Executive Who Quit Everything Twice to Live at Sea | #SAL Cut #50
June 23, 2026 · 6 min · 3K views · Paraty
Three people pose on cliff overlooking ocean waves
What this video covers
Adriano Plotzky recounts his transition from a corporate executive career to a life at sea, driven by a desire to escape the cycle of professional advancement and weekend-only leisure.▶ 0:00 After twice abandoning high-level management roles in the automotive industry—first in Santa Catarina and later in Florianópolis—to prioritize surfing and a simpler lifestyle, Plotzky and his partner, Angeleta, initially sought to settle down by purchasing coastal land.▶ 0:24 Their perspective shifted after a boat owner in Paranaguá, who frequently took them to islands in his powerboat, challenged their plans.▶ 4:00 He argued that their restless nature made land ownership impractical and suggested they buy a boat instead to maintain mobility across the coastal locations they admired.▶ 5:30 After Plotzky spent time meticulously restoring the owner's powerboat, the man gifted the vessel to the couple.▶ 6:02 This boat served as their introduction to maritime life, providing the mobility that eventually led them to pursue a full-time sailing lifestyle.▶ 6:28
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