Sailing Yabá · video

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Yabá, a cruising sailboat, transits from Paraty to Ilha Grande, Brazil, to explore protected anchorages and clear waters.4:24 The crew navigates the coastal route in light winds, often relying on the engine, before arriving at Saco do Céu.5:56 This anchorage features exceptionally calm, mirror-like water, though its tight dimensions and proximity to rocks necessitate the use of a 20-kilogram stern anchor to prevent the boat from swinging.9:47 The crew utilizes the Brazilian website fishcode.com.br to identify local fish species, ensuring their catch is not a protected or toxic variety before consumption.20:36 After failing to catch fish while trolling during the passage, the crew successfully spears a Paru Enxada while diving near Ponta do Bananal.20:56 They clean the hull and propeller while anchored in 16 meters of water, noting high visibility.19:13 The trip highlights the logistical challenges of anchoring in restricted, car-free island bays and the social aspect of buddy boating with other cruisers.4:02

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