Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of the sailboat Yabá prepares for a departure from their long-term anchorage by completing a final maintenance list.Watch Tasks include cleaning the hull of barnacles to improve speed, tightening loose rudder cables to ensure precise steering during reverse maneuvers, and patching a fragile section of the mainsail.5:38 The crew also installs a new through-hull fitting for a fishing rod holder, intended for long-term offshore use.8:30 After provisioning and filling fuel and water tanks at a shipyard, the boat navigates the river to a new anchorage to stage for their upcoming passage.23:36 The crew utilizes a rolling hitch and tensioner system as a makeshift autopilot while awaiting a permanent electric installation.8:18 The transition from a static anchorage to active travel involves securing the dinghy and outboard engine on deck to prepare for open-water conditions.5:20

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