Is a Huge Crew Always Better? (Bittersweet Voyage Surrounded by Whales) — Sailing Yabá

Sailing an 80-foot wooden schooner with a full house is a whole new ballgame. On this passage to the "Brazilian Caribbean," we put Yabá to the test with our biggest crew yet, 7 people on board, endless sail adjustments, and incredible wildlife encounters with whales and dolphins along the way. Is having a massive crew actually easier on a classic gaff rig, or does it just add to the chaos? Between dialing in the new canvas and soaking in the paradise around us, this passage marks the end of a major chapter as we say a hard goodbye to Guilherme, who has been an irreplaceable part of life aboard Yabá for so long. In this episode: Navigating the Brazilian Seas with 7 crew members Close encounters with whales and dolphins at sea Fine-tuning the brand-new sails underway A bittersweet farewell to Guilherme Follow the Journey: Website: www.sailingyaba.com Instagram: @sailingyaba ⚓ Subscribe to come along on the 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 💌 MP’s newsletter: https://ahoymariapaula.substack.com 🌊 MP’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ahoymariapaula 🤍 MP’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoymariapaula/ 💙 *Support the adventure:* 🌊 *Become a Patreon* → Exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/sailingyaba ☕ PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JEA5R5RUDJDLY 🧢 *Shop our gear* → Coolest T-shirts and hats here: https://shopsailingyaba.com/ 🌍 Follow the journey: 📸 *Instagram* → https://www.instagram.com/sailingyaba 📘 *Facebook* → https://www.facebook.com/SailingYaba/ 📩 *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 #Sailing #WoodenBoa