Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

Yabá, a cruising sailboat, completes a coastal transit from Paranaguá to Paraty, Brazil, navigating the Varadouro passage.19:29 The crew manages a 75-nautical-mile stretch in 8-to-12-knot winds, dealing with rain and choppy seas caused by steep, rocky inlets.0:39 During the passage, the boat encounters a floating fishing net, resulting in the loss of a fishing lure and line.4:43 The crew utilizes an autopilot for the majority of the transit, though manual steering is required in the final, turbulent approach to the anchorage.8:37 Upon arrival in Paraty, the vessel anchors in the channel to facilitate shore access for laundry and provisioning.10:42 The boat is preparing for an offshore regatta from Recife to Fernando de Noronha, a 1,500-nautical-mile journey.12:06 The owner plans to stop in Rio de Janeiro and Arraial do Cabo before flying to Barbados to collect four new sails.22:36 The transit confirms that local knowledge, such as that provided by experienced sailors, is essential for safely navigating the Varadouro.21:32

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