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Celso Pereira Neto and Lucas Faraco Conclude Journey Begun in 2018, After 2,630 Days of Sailing Across Three Oceans, 52 Countries, and Extreme Challenges, Including Storms, Pandemic, Prolonged Isolation, and Significant Social Media Impact
After more than 7 years sailing the world’s oceans, brothers Celso Pereira Neto and Lucas Faraco completed a circumnavigation by sailboat, recently returning to Ubatuba and concluding a journey of 2,630 days that spanned 52 countries and three oceans.
The arrival took place around 10:30 AM, at Saco da Ribeira, in Ubatuba, on the North Coast of São Paulo, the place where the brothers had departed in March 2018. The completion of the crossing marked the end of a project that began in their youth.
Celso Pereira Neto is 32 years old and Lucas Faraco is 29. They became well-known on social media by sharing their everyday experiences during the trip, the challenges at sea, and their interactions with different cultures over the years.
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According to Celso, the reception exceeded any expectations set before their return to Brazil, especially because of the affection shown by friends, family, and followers who had supported their journey from the beginning.
He stated that, after traveling around the world, the feeling of returning to their home country reinforced a sense of belonging and the importance of returning home.
Lucas emphasized that the experience profoundly changed his worldview, noting that seven years of traveling brought lessons, difficult situations, memorable moments, and intense contact with diverse cultures.
Crossing the Oceans
The journey officially began on March 5, 2018, when the sailboat left Ubatuba and sailed along the Brazilian coast, navigating the South Atlantic Ocean during the first stage of the trip.
After traversing the Brazilian coastline, the brothers moved on to the Caribbean region, passing through the British Virgin Islands and Colombia, until they reached the Panama Canal.
From the Panama Canal, the sailboat headed towards the South Pacific Ocean, destined for French Polynesia, where the brothers stayed the longest during the journey.
After French Polynesia, the route included Fiji, New Zealand, and Indonesia, expanding their contact with distinct cultures and consolidating the crossing of the Pacific.
Next, the brothers faced the Indian Ocean, considered dangerous due to its weather conditions, intense waves, and unpredictability.
The route through the Indian Ocean took the sailboat to the African continent, the last stop before returning to South America and completing the round-the-world journey.
In total, the expedition passed through 52 countries, crossed three oceans, and lasted for 2,630 uninterrupted days of travel, stops, and experiences on solid ground.
Origin of the Dream
The brothers’ connection with the sea began in childhood when they were raised by their parents on a sailboat, an experience that permanently marked the family’s relationship with navigation.
The family is from Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo, but decided to abandon conventional life and move onto a boat, living in Ubatuba.
The time at sea lasted until Celso turned six, when the family chose to settle on land, prioritizing the children’s education.
As adults, Celso and Lucas graduated and started college, but they rekindled an old dream related to the sailboat and the possibility of sailing around the world.
The decision was made to undertake the crossing aboard the sailboat Katoosh, named in honor of a family pet dog, a symbol of the journey.
To make the project feasible, the brothers began offering boat tours on the North Coast of São Paulo, using the vessel as a source of income.
The money raised was allocated to a complete renovation of the sailboat, with the goal of preparing it for a long-term mission and significant ocean crossings.
Around the World: Start of the Mission
With the vessel ready, the mission began on March 5, 2018, a date that officially marked the departure from Ubatuba and the start of the adventure.
Celso defined the sailboat as both the home and means of transportation for the duo, explaining that the trip resembled a backpacking journey, but conducted over the sea.
He explained that about 90% of the time was spent on land, enjoying the destinations visited, while only 10% of the journey actually occurred at sea.
Initially, the plan anticipated completing the circumnavigation in three years, but unforeseen factors significantly extended the timeline.
Among these factors, Celso mentioned the pandemic and the involvement with the countries, cultures, and peoples encountered along the way.
At certain stages, the brothers left the boat docked and used flights to visit nearby countries, taking advantage of affordable airfare.
The initial plan also included the option to work in the countries visited to finance the continuation of the trip, but this was not necessary.
With the increase in followers on social media, the brothers secured sponsorships that enabled the project’s maintenance.
Future Plans
Despite the completion of their round-the-world journey, Celso and Lucas do not intend to stay long in Ubatuba after their arrival in Brazil.
According to Lucas, the idea is not to establish a fixed point in the country and to remain active, taking advantage of new opportunities and challenges.
He stated that both are young and wish to continue living new adventures, focusing on creating content for social media.
Lucas revealed that there is already a new main mission defined, but the details cannot yet be disclosed to the public.
According to him, the new project has the potential to create an even greater impact than their own round-the-world sailboat journey.
The expectation is that the next adventure will be revealed in about two months, leveraging the reach of digital platforms.
Impact and Arrival After the Round-the-World Journey on a Sailboat
The reception in Ubatuba brought together family, friends, and fans, reflecting the scale that the project gained over the years on social media.
Currently, the brothers have 1 million followers on Instagram and over 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, numbers built during the journey.
The journey was marked by moments of risk, such as the incident that occurred in 2019, in French Polynesia, when the sailboat was adrift.
During a storm in the South Pacific Ocean, the vessel collided with a whale, causing the rudder responsible for steering to break.
With no immediate possibility of calling for help, the brothers faced winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour and remained adrift for over three days.
Lucas recalled that it was 86 terrifying hours until the situation was resolved, highlighting the relief of overcoming the incident without injuries.
Even in the face of risks, Lucas stated that French Polynesia was his favorite place among the 52 countries visited.
According to him, the initial idea was to stay for just a few months, but the pandemic extended their stay to three years, allowing them to explore the islands in a more secluded manner.
As additional information, the brothers emphasize that the experience solidified their relationship with the sea, broadened their cultural horizons, and opened pathways for new projects that will still be announced.
With information from G1.
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