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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.3:27 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.3:27 Their perspective shifted after a boat owner in Paranaguá, who frequently took them to islands in his powerboat, challenged their plans.4:02 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.5:34 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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