Sailing Yabá · video

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The 88-foot wooden boat Yabá undergoes a haul-out at a traditional shipyard using a rail-based cradle system rather than a modern travel lift.10:13 The process requires precise positioning over a submerged wooden crib, guided by shore-based crew using lines and poles to account for river current and turbulence.10:50 During the maneuver, the crew manages the boat’s drift between a sunken vessel and the shipyard dock, relying on manual line handling to maintain alignment.19:00 Upon surfacing, the hull shows minimal growth, with only minor barnacle accumulation and river silt, confirming the effectiveness of the previous epoxy and paint application.14:12 The haul-out is conducted in two stages, with the boat partially lifted at high tide to allow for immediate power washing while the growth remains soft.24:13 The crew plans to complete the full lift the following day to facilitate maintenance and repainting of the keel, where the names of project patrons are inscribed.26:23

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