Becoming the Captain Our Boat Deserves with IYT — Sailing Yabá 300

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