Sailing Yabá · video

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After a three-and-a-half-year rebuild and a year of testing in Florianópolis, Brazil, the crew of the sailboat Yabá is preparing to depart for a coastal voyage toward Fernando de Noronha.Watch The vessel, which previously suffered a mast failure while navigating the waters near Florianópolis, requires three final modifications before the crew begins their northward journey.6:48 These include relocating solar panels to a newly constructed davit system, installing an AIS transceiver, and fitting a new mainsail.7:48 The crew replaced the original furling mainsail system with a hoisted, piston-hanked configuration to improve safety and handling.9:01 The planned route covers approximately 4,500 nautical miles along the Brazilian coast, with intended stops in regions including Angra dos Reis and Abrolhos.10:39 The crew intends to reach the Rio de Janeiro area by July.13:06 This period of preparation has allowed the owners to gain experience with anchoring, heavy-weather sailing, and full-time living aboard.4:06

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