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The crew of Yabá performs emergency maintenance on their keel-stepped mast and torn mainsail before departing for an overnight passage from the Varadouro channel to Ilhabela, Brazil. To stabilize the mast, the crew wedges the base to prevent movement.4:22 They repair multiple rips in the aging mainsail by applying polyurethane caulking to bond patches of tarp directly over the seams.3:12 After clearing the shallow channel with the help of a guide, the vessel sails a 30-hour leg in 10- to 15-knot winds, maintaining speeds between 6 and 8 knots.21:59 The crew manages the passage with a three-person watch system, using radar and walkie-talkies for navigation.10:32 Upon arrival at Ilhabela, they initially anchor near Goat Island but relocate to a calmer spot in the Bajeros area due to uncomfortable swell.28:29 The crew concludes the transit by deploying a stand-up paddleboard to take their dogs ashore for exercise.26:33 Patching sails with polyurethane glue and tarp provides a functional, temporary solution for aging gear during a tight schedule.

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