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After Visiting 52 Countries and Overcoming Storms in the Three Oceans, Celso Neto and Lucas Faraco Return to the Paulista Coast, Transformed by an Epic Journey of Seven Years Around the Globe
This was one of the cases that drew the most attention in 2025. Brothers Celso Pereira Neto and Lucas Faraco completed their journey around the planet, concluding the challenge on a Saturday morning.
The triumphant arrival occurred in Ubatuba, on the North Paulista Coast, after the Brazilian sailors traveled through three oceans during the expedition.
The sailboat Katoosh docked at Saco da Ribeira precisely at 10:30 AM, closing a cycle of 2,630 days of sailing.
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Celso Pereira Neto, 32, and his brother Lucas Faraco, 29, visited 52 different countries.
The Return Home in Ubatuba After the Round the World Trip on a Sailboat
The sailors were welcomed by friends, family, and various fans who followed the duo’s journey on social media.
Neto stated that the kindness received was surprising and declared that Brazil is the best place in the world.
The feeling of being home is great after traveling the entire world, emphasized the older brother to g1.
Lucas Faraco stressed that traveling is transformative and that the man who returns today is not the same as before.
Trajectory Through the Oceans and Continents
The adventure began on March 5, 2018, following the Brazilian coast through the vast South Atlantic Ocean.
Later, the sailboat navigated through the Caribbean, British Virgin Islands, Colombia, and also crossed the important Panama Canal.
They reached French Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean, where the brothers spent most of their time.
The route included passages through Fiji, New Zealand, and Indonesia before facing the challenging Indian Ocean on the journey.
Dangers Faced at Sea
The Indian Ocean was considered dangerous by the brothers due to the weather conditions and the strength of the waves encountered.
Africa was the last continent visited by the sailors before their definitive return to South America.
A critical moment occurred in 2019 when the sailboat drifted for days in the sea of French Polynesia.
The incident happened after the vessel collided with a whale, resulting in the boat’s rudder breaking.
Survival in the Midst of the Storm
The brothers faced 86 terrifying hours under winds of 100 kilometers per hour and heavy rains in the South Pacific.
Despite the scare, Lucas Faraco stated that French Polynesia remains his favorite place in the world.
The beauty of the place is considered surreal, and their stay was extended by three years due to the global pandemic.
During this period, tourists were prohibited from entering, allowing the brothers to explore the islands privately.
Origin of the Dream in Childhood
The connection with the sea began early, as Celso and Lucas were raised by their parents on a boat.
The family, originally from Ribeirão Preto, exchanged conventional life to live on a boat in Ubatuba in the past.
It was only when Celso turned six that the family decided to live on solid ground so the children could study.
Even after graduating from college, the desire to sail prevailed and motivated the round-the-world project.
Preparation of the Sailboat Katoosh
The name of the vessel, Katoosh, was chosen in honor of the pet dog that belonged to the sailors’ family.
To finance the project, they sold tours on the North Coast of São Paulo and carried out renovations on the boat.
The goal was to prepare the structure for the rigors of a mission as extensive as a round-the-world trip.
Celso explained to g1 that the sailboat served as home and means of transportation during all these years.
Planning and Adaptations on the Route
The initial estimate was to complete the route in three years, but the pandemic significantly altered the original schedule.
The time on land represented 90% of the journey, while only 10% of the time was spent sailing between destinations.
On certain occasions, they left the boat docked and used cheap flights to visit neighboring countries overland.
The engagement on social media, with 1 million followers on Instagram, ensured essential sponsorships for the journey.
Sustenance and Digital Visibility
Thanks to the success on YouTube and Instagram, the brothers did not need to work in the countries they visited.
Funding through sponsorships allowed them to focus exclusively on cultural experiences and sailboat navigation.
The experience was enriched by direct contact with various peoples and cultures over seven years on the road.
Digital visibility transformed the personal dream into an event followed by thousands of people around the globe.
Next Steps and New Projects
Lucas Faraco revealed that the brothers do not intend to settle in Ubatuba and are already planning new future adventures.
The focus now will be on content creation, taking advantage of the opportunities opened by the repercussions of the recently completed trip.
There is a new secret mission that promises to be even more shocking than the round-the-world trip itself.
The details of this new project are expected to be revealed to the public in about two months, according to Lucas.
Additional Details of the Expedition at Sea
The brothers left Ubatuba in March 2018 and initially traveled along the Brazilian coast through the South Atlantic Ocean.
The planning provided for local work, but followers on social media changed the financial dynamics of the young adventurers’ journey.
The return occurred at the same starting point, Saco da Ribeira, consolidating the success of international navigation.
The mission ended with a sense of fulfillment and the promise of new shocking challenges soon.
This journey of 2,630 days marked the lives of the Brazilians who now seek to inspire others with their stories.
The content shared on YouTube totals over 500,000 subscribers who are awaiting the duo’s next accounts.
Finally, the sailors rest briefly before starting the next phase of their nomadic lives around the planet.
With information from G1.
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