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Boat Life: One Challenge After Another — Sailing Yabá 289
November 2, 2025 · 45 min · 82K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Yabá performs routine maintenance and participates in a long-distance swimming challenge near Paraty Mirim, Brazil. After leaving the boat anchored for ten days, the crew cleans the dinghy and installs a Mantis Marine solar-powered, USB-C rechargeable navigation light.▶ 7:42 To address hull fouling, they utilize a Blue Nomad battery-powered hookah diving system, which features a raised air intake snorkel and a flotation device to keep the hose clear of the hull.▶ 26:35 The crew navigates between several anchorages, including Araujo Island and Ilha Comprida, while searching for clear water conditions.▶ 23:56 The primary event involves a six-kilometer open-water swim from Saco do Fundão to Paraty Mirim.▶ 36:46 The crew supports the swimmers using the dinghy and a drone, maintaining communication via walkie-talkie.▶ 40:08 The Blue Nomad system allows for extended underwater hull cleaning without the limitations of breath-hold diving.▶ 29:56
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