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Leaving the Boat Behind at Anchor to Fly to the Annapolis Boat Show 2025! — Sailing Yabá 287
12 October 2025 · 21 min · 33K views · Abraão, Ilha Grande
Yabá 287 anchors in turquoise bay near rocky shore
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Yabá prepares for a trip to the Annapolis Boat Show 2025 by securing their vessel in Paraty, Brazil.▶ 10:35 To ensure the boat remains safe while they are abroad, they relocate to a protected anchorage and arrange for a family member to live aboard and care for the vessel and their dogs.▶ 10:37 Preparations include filling the 1,000-liter water tanks via a mooring buoy hose, installing a custom-fabricated pivoting swim ladder for easier dinghy access, and organizing the interior for long-term storage.▶ 12:43 The crew emphasizes the importance of selecting an anchorage with sufficient swing room and proximity to shore facilities.▶ 17:04 They plan to travel from Paraty to São Paulo, then fly to the United States via Bogotá, Colombia.▶ 19:38 Before departing the Ilha Grande region, the crew hiked to a historic 1893 stone aqueduct in Abraão.▶ 1:58
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