Sailing Yabá · video

What this video covers

The crew of the restored vessel *Yabá* completes final preparations at a shipyard in Navegantes, Brazil, to conduct their first sea trial and anchorage. Tasks include installing a 24-volt refrigerator, organizing the anchor chain locker with internal baffles to prevent piling, and applying the boat's name to the hull.8:19 After verifying the windlass operation under load and confirming the boat is watertight, the crew motors from the Itajai river into the open ocean.12:52 They navigate past local ferry traffic to reach a nearby anchorage at Cabezudos.26:33 The short transit confirms the vessel's stability and performance, allowing the owners to test systems while continuing interior outfitting. The successful trip serves as a farewell for a crew member before his departure.7:33

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