Life after SPLASH: Sea trials and urgent to-do list! — Sailing Yabá 204
April 28, 2024 by Sailing Yabá | Language: EN Play Time: 00:22:42 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Welcome aboard Yabá
Life is truly afloat as we transition from being landlubbers to full-time boat life. In this latest episode of our sailing adventures, we’ll explore the essence of post-splash experiences with a focus on sea trials and essential preparations before leaving the shipyard.
First Morning at Anchor
As we lay our heads to rest for the first time aboard Yabá, moored securely near a welding company, there’s a sense of anticipation and wonderment in how our life will unfold from this moment onwards. With an ambitious schedule in hand, Ben and Loïc take on the challenges and joys that accompany new boat ownership.
The Start of Sea Trials
The excitement intensifies as we embark on our maiden voyage through water trials, aiming to iron out any creases and build confidence in Yabá’s abilities. As Captain Ben skillfully maneuvers the boat under the watchful eyes of Loïc and yours truly capturing it all on film, our viewers get a front-row seat to witness these formative moments.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
While Yabá makes her first appearances at sea, Ben and Loïc face the challenge of figuring out their new routine. Amidst discussions on safety precautions, one essential element stands paramount—preparing for a successful maiden voyage outside the river and towards open seas.
The Test Run
Our trusty dinghy undergoes testing of its 15-horsepower engine in preparation for life at sea. Despite past experiences, the team is hopeful that this will mark a smoother run compared to their initial attempt.
An Unexpected Gift
The generous act of Nigel from France adds warmth and excitement during our journey. A new hat gifted by Loïc sparks motivation and confidence, leaving us prepared to tackle even the most daunting challenges.
A Time for Celebration
Amidst sea trials, engine tests, and preparation of urgent tasks, we welcome friends on board for a night filled with relaxation, delicious seafood
Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 204
In this episode of our boat restoration, we start living on board and go for our first sea-trials! There's an urgent to-do list waiting to get done so we can finally untie the lines for good and to the sea. Exciting times ahead!
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💙 Who are we?
We are Ben and MP!
Recently we decided to purchase a two-masted wooden schooner in Brazil. The fun detail about our story is that the boat we bought was sinking and relying on many bilge pumps to survive so we had to lift it onto the dry to start a full refit. Once the boat was lifted (for the first time in her life) we realized that the work needed was much more than expected. Between bailing or accepting the challenge, we decided to go for the second option. Watch us as we bring Yabá back to life with the help of an amazing team of traditional shipwrights, sharing every phase of the process, overcoming the highs and lows and having fun along the way.
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Life after SPLASH: Sea trials and urgent to-do list! — Sailing Yabá 204 Locations
- Yabá is docked in a welding company area near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (-22.8967,-43.1826)
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Hi! We are Ben & MP and we now own a massive wooden schooner that needs A LOT of work done. Many people told us the boat we chose was doomed, but we refuse to settle on that thought and we are going to do whatever it takes to make this boat a happy sailor again. We are both rookies when it comes to boat ownership and carpentry, so this is going to be a steep learning curve for us which we are ready to embrace. Luckily we found an amazing team of shipwrights that accepted the challenge of bringing Yabá back to life. But we are not only watching them work, besides documenting everything, we are also very keen to learn so we can do as much as possible ourselves, always knowing when to leave it to the experts. Follow our journey to watch how this story unfolds and... wish us luck! www.sailingyaba.com
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