Sailing Yabá · video

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After three and a half years of restoration in a shipyard, the owners of the boat Yabá completed its first transit to a new anchorage.10:10 The crew departed the shipyard pier, navigating the river to reach the open ocean near Itajaí, Brazil.4:34 During the transit, the crew monitored the vessel’s ballast and bilge pumps, noting that the pumps remained inactive, which indicated a successful hull integrity test.8:29 Upon arrival at the anchorage in Penha, the crew encountered a hazard in the form of a large, unlit mussel farm, which they avoided with the assistance of local fishermen.12:12 The anchorage offers protection from prevailing south winds and provides access to a pier for loading supplies.11:49 The vessel currently lacks sails, so the crew relied on the engine for the entire journey.3:03 The trip served as a shakedown for the restored boat, confirming that the engine temperature remained stable and the vessel handled the sea state without taking on water.14:04

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