Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

Ben and MP rebuilt Yabá from a sunken, neglected wooden boat with no prior boatbuilding experience, and the channel now marks the transition from that restoration project to active cruising.0:21 Their 2025 plan targets the Brazilian coast, with specific intentions to dive Brazil's underwater environments, kitesurf along beaches, and seek out remote anchorages.2:43 The crew also emphasizes meeting local people and documenting the cultures, food, and music found in different regions along the coast.3:10 A crew member or companion named Niko is introduced.3:20 No specific ports, distances, or departure dates are given, but the Brazilian coastline is framed as the primary cruising ground for the coming months.2:19

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