*Episode 307 | The moment of truth has finally arrived.* After 18 days of watching the tides and waiting for our window, it’s finally our turn. We are hauling out Yabá, our 88ft wooden home, for the first time since her major rebuild to uncover the hidden damage after 2 years at sea. ⚓ Subscribe to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → *How we restored this boat (Full Playlist)* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure #WoodenBoat #HaulOut #Shipyard #BoatRestoration

*Episode 306 | The final countdown to the haul out is here.* In this episode, we tackle some of the most massive woodwork of the entire restoration. We are building the gaff spars, the main boom, and the jaws entirely from scratch. This isn’t just carpentry, it’s a race against the clock. The moon is shifting, the tide is rising, and Yabá needs to be out of the water tomorrow. *We wish we could stop the clock to get more jobs done, but time doesn't work that way.* Join us in the workshop for a deep dive into traditional ship carpentry, the reality of shipyard stress, and the satisfying moment when the last big build is finally ready for the sea. ⚓ *Subscribe* to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → *How we restored this boat (Full Playlist)* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #WoodenBoat #ShipRestoration #Woodworking #GaffRig #BoatBuilding #SailingYaba #TraditionalCraft #ShipyardLife #DIYBoat #MarineCarpentry

*Episode 305 | Building the boom and the jaws for Yabá's new rigging* In this episode, we move from plans on paper to heavy timber. We’re tackling the "heavy hitters" of Yabá’s new gaff rig: the main boom and the first set of jaws. These aren't just pieces of wood; they are the backbone of our safety and performance once we’re back out on the open ocean. Building traditional spars for an 80ft boat means every cut counts and every sanding pass matters. But as the boom takes shape, so does the pressure. The moon is pulling the tides, the water is rising, and our window for the haul-out is closing fast. ⚓ *Subscribe* to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → How we restored this boat (Full Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #woodenboat #ShipRestoration #GaffRig #BoatBuilding

*Episode 304 | Back at the Shipyard! Building our new traditional gaff rig from scratch while we wait for the moon and the tide to let us lift Yabá.* After 4 years of restoration and 2 years of living aboard, we are finally ready for our most daring mission yet: sailing the entire Brazilian coast, from the cold waters of the South to the paradise islands of the North. But to survive many miles of open sea, we need more than just hope, we need a stronger rig. In this episode, Ben and Nico take over the shipyard workshop to build the new wooden gaffs and boom for our +80ft boat. It's a race against time, a challenge of craftsmanship, and the first big step towards our journey North. ⚓ *Subscribe* to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams can come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → *How we restored this boat (Full Playlist)* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #woodenboat #gaffrig #sailingBrazil

Episode 303 | Sailing back to where it all began, but the ocean has other plans. After 2 years living aboard, we are finally ready for our most daring mission yet: sailing the entire Brazilian coast, from the cold waters of the South to the paradise islands of the North. But to start this journey, we had to return to the shipyard for some critical upgrades. We were almost touching the dock when a simple mistake left us stranded. In this episode, we deal with the frustration of being so close yet so far, while we rush to finish our "Survival Checklist" before the big departure. The clock is ticking, and the sea is already testing us. ⚓ Subscribe to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → How we restored this boat (Full Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 302 | After 2 years of living aboard and sailing the Brazilian coast, it’s finally happening. These are the last miles of our handmade wooden boat in the water before we head into the shipyard for a major haul-out. ⚓ Subscribe to follow our journey: If you want to see the full haul-out and the technical challenges of maintaining a handmade wooden boat, make sure to hit that subscribe button! → https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! → How we restored this boat (Full Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJbJ9Ho_4-FzAJ6CRJN5pDgd3iVhF3N9 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #SailingLife #WoodenBoat #BoatRestoration #LivingAboard #SailboatHaulOut

Episode 301 | Sailing back to where it all started: the shipyard. This is our first long passage with just the two of us aboard Yabá. We take on night shifts, sail past an island famous for its snakes, stop at another just long enough to jump in the sea and race against an approaching storm as we sail Yabá back to the shipyard where her story began. 🦺 Our incredibly comfortable inflatable PFD's are *Mustang Survival* and you can get yours here → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 300 | Sailing to Ilhabela to take the next step in our seamanship. In this episode, Ben takes on the challenge of becoming a *Master of Yachts* training through *International Yacht Training (IYT)* at Azimuth Náutica here in Brazil, while MP joins the course pursuing a *Yachtmaster Offshore* certification. What started as a professional goal quickly became something much bigger: a deep dive into responsibility, decision-making and what it really means to command a boat and care for the people on board. ⛵️ A huge thank you to *International Yacht Training (IYT)* for giving us this opportunity. Whether you’re dreaming of going professional or simply want a solid, internationally recognized foundation for your sailing journey, this training can make a real difference. 👉 https://www.iytworld.com ⚓ Training completed at *Azimuth Náutica* (Brazil) 👉 https://azimuthnautica.com.br 0:00 What is a Master of Yachts? 2:56 Meeting the school & first lesson 5:00 MP's big announcement 5:40 Master of Yachts vs Yachtmaster Offshore 6:38 Back to the classroom 7:05 Why international certifications matter 7:45 Studying, pressure & responsibility 11:25 Chart plotting 13:03 Ben's birthday 17:21 Practical training on the water (sailing) 26:17 Practical training on the water (motor) 33:22 Meet the crew 42:59 Final exam day! 45:40 Did we pass? ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 299 | Sailing to Ilhabela, the sailing capital of Brazil. And while underway we see a whale, a ray and befriend a turtle once we make it to our destination. 🦺 Our incredibly comfortable inflatable PFD's are *Mustang Survival* and you can get yours here → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* → https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 🦺 *Mustang Survival* (inflatable life jackets) → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* (anchors and accessories) → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 298 | Our first sail of the year didn't go exactly as planned, when after 50 nautical miles the wind forced us to do a manoeuvre that didn't go well. 🦺 Our incredibly comfortable inflatable PFD's are *Mustang Survival* and you can gets yours here → https://alnk.to/esZN9lE ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* →https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Happy 2026! We’re opening the year together with a relaxed live to chat about what’s ahead for the Yabá crew, how we’re starting this new chapter, and what’s coming next at sea. Grab a coffee, ask questions, and start the new year onboard with us! ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* →https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 297 | 2025 was an incredible year. We share our favorite moments and talk about what we’re dreaming and planning for the exciting year ahead... 2026 is already full of promise! ⚓ The scary anchorage story: https://open.substack.com/pub/sailingyaba/p/off-to-a-rocky-start-literally?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web 💌 I’ve created a newsletter to share the moments the camera missed, the untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and little things that don’t make it into the videos. Sign up here: http://sailingyaba.substack.com (it's free!) ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* →https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 296 | Upgrading our sailing rigging to gaff and getting our hands on a REAL anchor! *BOAT TOUR:* https://youtu.be/GaAohw1JD_U?si=qJIPUcp0nU9UNx9T 💌 I’ve created a newsletter to share the moments the camera missed, the untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and little things that don’t make it into the videos. Sign up here: http://sailingyaba.substack.com (it's free!) ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* →https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba (try out SeaPeople Plus for FREE for 30-days) 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 295 | After 5 years of work... Finally a BOAT TOUR! Yabá is a one-of-a-kind long-keel, wooden 80+ footer with a story carved into every plank. She isn’t just a boat we sail… she’s a boat we rebuilt from the ground up, with zero experience, a lot of stubbornness, and all the love in the world. 1st Boat Tour, December 2020: https://youtu.be/lnLGlyUjVdQ ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 🔱 *Sea People app* →https://seapeopleapp.com/yaba 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 295 | Upgrading our power on board by installing the new Battle Born Game Changer 3.0i Smart LiFePo4 batteries. ⚡ *Get your own Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 293 | Learning celestial navigation with Lukas, the legend who just crossed the Atlantic with only a sextant. ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 292 | We had a blast at the first ever Paraty Sail Festival alongside @velhojacksn @Homozarpiens @hashtagsal @hashtagceu and other legends of the Brazilian sailing community! 🇧🇷 ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 291 | Sailing with Ben's family to many different anchorages, looking for places to snorkel, spearfish and also entering a mangrove to find a hidden waterfall. ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 290 | Sailing should be about going places but lately it's been mostly about taking care of the boat, to maintain or improve what we already have, which, you know what? We gladly do! 🔌 Like the chargers and gadgets? https://www.scanstrut.com ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure

Episode 289 | Sailing to different islands, flipping our dinghy, cleaning the hull and joining a swimming challenge. 🤿 Portable Tankless Scuba Dive System: https://www.diveblu3.com 💌 I’ve created a newsletter to share the moments the camera missed, the untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and little things that don’t make it into the videos. Sign up here: http://sailingyaba.substack.com (it's free!) ⛵ *Hop aboard & follow our journey* → SUBSCRIBE https://bit.ly/3dI3hBn 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Join our crew on Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ *Send us a drink* → via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 💌 *Receive letters from the sea* → Sign up (for free) for MP's newsletter: http://sailingyaba.substack.com ✨ *Want to sail with us?* We’d love to share an adventure with you! Sign up to stay in the loop: https://tinyurl.com/2vh4rz4j 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 🌎 *About Us:* We’re Ben & MP, a couple sailing the world (or trying to) on Yabá, our 80+ ft wooden schooner with our two dogs. But this wasn’t always our life. In 2020, we found Yabá abandoned, sinking, and on the verge of being lost forever. We had no experience in boatbuilding, only a wild dream and the determination to make it happen. We worked relentlessly, learning from the best local shipwrights and pouring everything we had into this rebuild. It took four years of sweat, setbacks, and unwavering commitment, but today, Yabá is more than just a boat, she’s our home, our biggest adventure, and the proof that crazy dreams *can* come true. Now, we’re sailing into the unknown, exploring remote islands, embracing the unpredictable and sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Join us as we chase the horizon! 📩 *Business inquiries* → SailingYaba@lighthouseagents.com 🛠 *Our Partners & Discounts* 📡 *Starlink* → https://www.starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-1922039-91176-65 (sign up and receive one month for free) ⚡ *Battle Born Batteries* → Code: *YABA* https://battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=iz&utm_campaign=iz&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=leaddyno ⚓ *Mantus Marine* → https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=179 💡 *Lumitec* (our cool underwater lights) → https://www.lumiteclighting.com 📶 *HolaFly eSIM* → Code: *SAILINGYABA* https://holafly.sjv.io/GKb5kk 🇧🇷 Legendas em Português em todos os episódios! 🇪🇸 Subtítulos en español en todos los episodios! #boatlife #liveaboard #sailingadventure