Sailing Yabá · video

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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Yabá prepares for a trip to the Annapolis Boat Show 2025 by securing their vessel in Paraty, Brazil.10:33 To ensure the boat remains safe while they are abroad, they relocate to a protected anchorage and arrange for a family member to live aboard and care for the vessel and their dogs.10:37 Preparations include filling the 1,000-liter water tanks via a mooring buoy hose, installing a custom-fabricated pivoting swim ladder for easier dinghy access, and organizing the interior for long-term storage.12:43 The crew emphasizes the importance of selecting an anchorage with sufficient swing room and proximity to shore facilities.17:04 They plan to travel from Paraty to São Paulo, then fly to the United States via Bogotá, Colombia.19:38 Before departing the Ilha Grande region, the crew hiked to a historic 1893 stone aqueduct in Abraão.1:58

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