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Installing the Biggest Upgrade on Our Wooden Boat Yet (or Was It a Huge Mistake?) — Sailing Yabá 270
Episode 270 | We can't stop adding stuff to the boat. This massive DIY solar arch was not in the initial plan… but we did it (and MP might hate it). 💌 I’ve created a newsletter to share the moments the camera missed, the untold stories, behind-the-...
We Survived the Storm, But Our Friend Wasn’t So Lucky — Sailing Yabá 269
Episode 269 | Fixing a broken mast and surviving the storm. ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 📖 *Grab our book* → https://www.sailingyaba.com/book 🌊 *Join our crew on Patr...
Offshore Sailboat Prep: Essential Systems & Tips for Long Voyages | Captain German Exploring
Planning a long-distance offshore passage on your sailboat? 👉 Want to join our adventures? Subscribe now: https://youtube.com/@CaptainGermanExploring In this detailed guide, Captain German Exploring shares his essential tips and real-life experience on...
Why I Choose Hard Antifouling for My Sailboat?
Hard antifouling or soft? Here’s why I always pick the hard type to protect my hull for long-distance ocean sailing. Pro tips from real offshore experience!
Is This 14th Century Anchor Actually Safe? ⚓ Diving down to find out! — Sailing Yabá 268
Episode 268 | Testing & upgrading our anchors *Get the coolest UV shirt yet* → https://shopsailingyaba.com/products/super-cool-uv-top We spent four years rebuilding Yabá to sail the world, but before heading up the coast, it’s time to talk about...
SIMPLE JOB, BIG REWARD: how the engine gives us hot showers on our sailboat! DIY
Travis gets our Yanmar 4JH2E engine to tie in with our hot water heater. A simple DIY that has provided us with hot showers! NEW VIDEOS EVERY SUNDAY! Please subscribe and share our videos - every bit of support is much appreciated, keeps our journey going...
From Breaking Our Mast to Sailing with 4 Sails Again! — Sailing Yabá 266
Episode 266 | Sailing with 4 sails Last October we broke our main mast. After months of repairs, setbacks, and hope… today we finally sail with 4 sails again. Yabá is whole, and so are we. ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https:...
I Slept 15 Meters HANGING Above the Ocean (What Could Go Wrong?) — Sailing Yabá
Episode 265 | Challenge accepted: hanging between the masts of our wooden boat to sleep in a hammock. Crazy? Silly? Dangerous? You name it. But now my promise is fulfilled, and I can sleep in peace (in a bed from now on). ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our ...
RACING AGAINST THE CLOCK: How we nearly missed our chance to sail away – Ep 233
Go to https://surfshark.com/jibsea or use code JIBSEA at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Join us as we finally leave Sint Maarten and set off on an 80 nautical mile night sail to the British Virgin Islands! After days of prepping, provis...
What’s Next for Sailing Yabá? The end of an era.
Life Update | How was our first year living aboard? What are our future plans? What are we waiting for? Are we ever setting sail? We discuss all that, so grab a coffee and let's chat! ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/...
Sailing to the Balearic Islands: Nature Bliss, Solitude and of course…Sailboat Repairs
After crossing over from mainland Spain, we’re now sailing the Balearic Islands, soaking up the beauty of nature and enjoying a bit of solitude at anchor. In this episode, I take you along for a slow, reflective morning filled with nature bliss, yoga, an...
We SAILED to this FORBIDDEN island and went DIVING anyway! 🌊 — Sailing Yabá 264
Episode 264 | Sailing and diving in Ilha do Arvoredo, one of Brazil's strictest and most special marine reserves. ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 📖 *Grab our book* → https:...
The WORST Listings I’ve Ever Seen (15 MASSIVE Sailboat Red Flags)
I’m breaking down HUGE red flags I’ve seen in real boat listings—stuff that should make you think twice (or run for the hills). From hurricane damage to sketchy new paint jobs, I'll show you how to read between the lines of listings and photos so you...
Preparing to anchor off grid
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