Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

The crew of the schooner Yabá navigates a narrow, pole-marked river channel to reach a marina for davit system fabrication. The 7.8-mile transit requires precise steering through a restricted passage where the boat clears wooden markers by only one meter on each side.12:16 During the approach, wind from the starboard side pushes the towed dinghy forward, threatening to drive it under the boat or the channel markers.11:53 The crew relies on Navionics charts for depth guidance, noting 2.2 meters of water in the channel.13:18 Upon arrival at the marina, the vessel moors at low tide, causing it to lean significantly as it settles into the mud.18:20 The primary objective for the stop is to have a welder construct and install a davit system to lift the dinghy, eliminating the need for towing.16:17 The crew also plans to use the dockside access to organize the interior and load materials for galley renovations.19:02

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