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Is a Huge Crew Always Better? (Bittersweet Voyage Surrounded by Whales) — Sailing Yabá
11. oktober 2026 · 41 min · 45K visninger · Caravelas, Bahia
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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Yabá navigates the Brazilian coast from Arraial do Cabo toward Coroa Vermelha, Bahia, while managing crew changes and testing a new sail inventory. During the 100-mile passage, the boat encounters light winds, often failing to reach the predicted 10–11 knots and requiring engine assistance to maintain 5–6 knots of speed.15:53 The owner, Ben, performs minor rigging repairs, including re-fastening a railing with through-bolts and adjusting the mainsheet block configuration.11:12 The crew also practices manual anchor retrieval techniques in shallow, 1.5-meter anchorages.27:31 While transiting near the Recife di Foda reef, the crew navigates shallow waters with depths reaching 2 meters.20:43 The voyage includes frequent sightings of whales and dolphins, and the crew attempts trolling for fish using deep-running lures at 6–7 knots.30:58 The passage concludes with the departure of crew member Guilherme at Coroa Vermelha.19:52
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