Prepping our RESTORED boat for her FIRST ANCHORAGE! - Sailing Yabá 205
Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 205
In this episode of our boat restoration, we work on a to-do list of mandatory things we need to navigate with our newly launched boat to her first anchorage spot. We are living the dream!
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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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💙 Massive thanks to our amazing team of carpenters that never let us down and continue to amaze us at every step of the process: Toninho, Zeca, Hélio, Claiton, William, Nezo, Nico, Adilson, Beto and Luiz. YOU ARE LEGENDS!
As a 73-year-old former captain and sailor living far away from you in TURKEY, MAY YOUR SEA BE CLEAR AND YOU HAVE PLENTY OF WIND. I say. Everything you get your heart desires. Stay well.
Hello farind 🌹
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Sailing Atticus is in Turkey right now.
@@dennisdatu6464 I live in the city of KUSADASI in Turkey. KUSADASI is a very beautiful touristic and touristic city in western TURKEY. My boat is a 13.86 meter long TARGA 42 motor boat. When I get old, I can't sail anymore. At the marina in KUSADASI. Where are you? IN TURKEY.
So inspiring to see the whole jurney till now....dreams really do come true...you guys worked so hard to make this your reality🎉🎉🎉🎉
I gotta say, this episode truly brought a smile to my face. Seeing you guys finally get to enjoy Yaba is so awesome!
This is among your best episodes. Put a smile on my face from start to finish! And Yaba sits magnificently in the sea. Like MP, she's a beauty full of grace.
YOU DID IT! Your dream has come true. Congratulations. Your adventure has been fun to watch. I'm looking forward to your next sails.
The adventure of your lifetime begins with a first navigation. I have followed countless sailing channels through their rebuild time but yours is the one I have been rooting for the most! YOU DID IT!! Best part is the pups transformation from yard dogs to cruising Dawgs ..... Mazel tov.
Thanks ❤
It is always best to attach the end of the chain to the boat with a piece of rope. Reason being that if ever it happens that your anchor got stuck you can cut the rope. Rather loose your anchor and chain than loose your boat.
Good work Sir
Good morning favorite KZhead folks! We love watching you enjoying your new chapter. You worked so hard and deserve all the good things life has to offer. We are so proud of you. You made it!!
My hat is off to you. You had a dream and went for it. It started differently than you thought but you dug deep and worked hard to achieve that dream. Well done! Well done!
This must be a weird feeling ...... the first anchoring ..... everything working perfectly ..... the rebuilding almost done ... UNFORGETTABLE 😍😍😍
I am surprised how emotional I got watching this. I picked up on the adventure right from the start when you were moored alongside Odd. Seeing Yaba splashed was great but that moment heading out into open water was even more moving. As you say this is where the adventure really starts. Congratulations. Living the dream. So deserved for all the hard work you have put in.
Glad to see the puppies getting some rest after all your hard work
So Bountiful ❣️
I HAVEN'T SAILED IN 60 YEARS SO I SAY "THANKS FOR THE RIDE" NICE!
How wonderful it is to wake up to your video. You have accomplished so much. I honored to be part of your adventure. I’m so very happy for you two…all of you. I’ll have to watch it a couple times so I don’t miss a second…. Looking beautiful !
Prettiest boat in Brazil hands down 🙌🏾🙏🏾
Congratulations, I still remember the first time Duca and Roberta introduced you, I have seen every episode from worrying if you would sink right to today and you first real sea trial. Love you guys
Being afloat at sea makes it like a whole new channel I am watching! Congrats and going to miss the guys at the ship yard!
DREAMS DO COME TRUE. You did it. We’ll miss L., but hopefully we will see him again. (We will watch anything you put out.) 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎
I've just finished 2 weeks of binge watching your journey from a sinking boat to a beautiful sailing vessel. GOD bless you and your boat and anybody aboard. Can't wait to follow you on you adventures. I'm 72 years young and enjoy watching people having a great time.
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm 74yo and in a wheelchair and I too am made happy by watching others, esp the young, enjoying their lives.
Enjoy Yabá's new life, you and the team worked very hard to achieve this point.... Always respect Mother Nature as she is in charge.. Have you convinced yourself that the anchor is up to the task for the quite heavy Yabá..Don't forget the snubber and bridle for the anchor.. This is one of the most important safety features..
Good work
I don't know much about anchors. But do hope Ben and MP seek out an anchor expert to advise them on the next step in that department.
👍😎 So Happy to see YOU happy and FREE ! With the doggies, beautiful. The “after the nap”, that is the life you worked for, after the nap… the motto ❤
So incredibly happy for you guys. Free of the boatyard!
Yaba’ is one of the most graceful schooners I have ever seen, she is a credit to both MP and Ben but also the fantastic shipwrights who so lovingly put her back together, may she sail the seas in peace, Dave south west england
Congratulations 🎉🎉 Louis has become a fixture in all his hard work and time. He will be missed. I hope he can come back in the future. God bless you all 😊
I’ll miss sighting that bucket hat :)
Very nice
GLORY! GLORY! GLORY! Am 75 now. Enjoy this as it only happens rarely in life.
You are so right, the life that is gone does not come back. Life is beautiful after 70.
YOU DID IT! BE PROUD AS HELL!
Yaba is a beautiful vessel. You two and your helpers are heroes for saving her. I really want to see her go under canvass, as she was intended.
From the beginning I felt you guys would do this. I cried at the end. May God bless you guys with following seas for you future.
The story of Caillou and his friend (whose name I forget) is a special element of this amazing story of Yaba. They have had an amazing life adventure and it would be so touching to see more aspects of that. I have a great concern about the anchor and anchoring systems, Bruce anchors are very good but have their limitations such as on hard ground. Sometimes the depths of anchorages requires a very long chain & rode. Sometimes a second anchor is necessary, sometimes a stern anchor is needed. Do evaluate, get yourselves well equipped, trained, knowledgeable and standarised practices on board. You have not only re-built a great boat but you have also created a knowledge platform, make it even better! Keep everyone safe with your wonderful skills!
It's amazing how far you have come, one of the few channels that i never missed an episode of.
Thanks for taking me in your first sail adventure guys
I love it! "Its just the beginning" or maybe "its jutst another beginning!"
What's the next challenge!? You passed this one with flying colours. Congrats.
tie a line from the pad eye in the anchor locker to the chain long enough to come out above deck in case you don't have time to pull it back in and have to move the boat in a hurry... have a fender or bouy to attach to the line to retrieve it later
The bitter end as it is called is done just like this so you can get rid of the anchor if you need to!👍
LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN!
Even the dogs look happy 🎉✊🏻🏴
Kapalnya mengambang dengan sempurna, semoga bisa berlayar mengharungi lautan,,, sukses selalu sahabatku🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤
I wish I could like this video more than once. You two have shown persistence and grit to make your dream a reality. Amazing job you two!!! I’ve been watching since you first brought the boat to the shipyard and it’s been incredible watching your progress. I couldn’t be happier for you two!
As some good odd friends say. FINALLY!!!! Congratulations you have made a beautiful home.
Amazing very nice
It really never occurred to me that you would fail. Some of the predictions sold you short on delivery. I know you’re well satisfied in your inevitable success! The boat is absolutely fabulous, congratulations on sweet vindication!
As I'm watching you I find myself smiling
YOU NEVER GAVE UP on Yabà..❤ Amazing job.. Congratulations 🌟🌟
it's a new world, it's a new day...and I'm feeling good!!!
Woohoo! Your adventure #2 begins. It has been a blast being part of the first one.
Welcome to the rest of your life! That glance Ben directs toward MP after the yawn, it lasted 1 sec but so much was said in an instant.♥
No matter what it is, there is a great satisfaction that comes with taking a broken down old classic and restoring it to it's former glory using your own hands. Well done and best of luck.
For me when you left the channel into the open water Yaba slowly raised her bow as though to say "finally clean water under the keel ! " When you two held hands with the love and joy in your eyes knowing that together You two made it thru a long hard battle ..Yaba has risen by your heart and hands . Cheers & tears San Diego , Ca USA
Truly a magnificent first anchorage of Yaba, you both should be so proud of the accomplishment of this epic journey. May you always have "fair winds with a following sea" and safe passages on which ever course your heart's desire.
Nice, very good, You have given a permanent home for those dogs. They are innocent and deserve a good future and treatment, Very good thing and your videos are also very good and most interesting.
I am grinning all the way through this episode. You and the brilliant Shipwrights have put so much into Yaba. It looks so graceful now. A new chapter with Yaba has begun. I believe I have watched every episode.
Through all the work and years you've put into this boat. It's hard to believe we've watched the transformation take place right before our eyes, WOW !!!!!!!!!! You've yet to start the next chapter but we'll be here with you, as it unfolds..............🤓
Those that did not believe in Yaba' Have left long ago!!!! they are the "L" Its Beautiful seeing you both finally getting your sea legs back under your feet! YABA' Never looked so go in her life! Thank You for all the time and effort you and the entire Shipwright Crew have spent over the last three years, and You have a Great 1st Mate that knows more about the engine compartment then the CAPT! Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
I've watched you kids since day one and this episode gave me a smile that won't go away!
Putting our names on the stem was a wonderful, gentle and touching thought. Thank you. This episode has been so very special. For me and I suspect all who have shared the journey, but most of all for the two of you and all who have helped to put Yaba back in the water. Canine crew included.
Those dogs are going to have the best life.
Now comes the hard part. "What are we going to do now?" LOL. Glad you made it. Now let the adventure begin. 🤪
What an amazing return to the water for Yaba!🎉 You two should be proud of your hard work.
Happiness is seeing Yaba at sea at last, and seeing you two so happy. What an adventure it has been!
Never stop reaching for new dreams folks, wishing you all many safe miles of journeys and adventures in the years ahead Much love and respect from Scotland
I’m happy for you people for getting your dream together very proud of you two and all the help ! Especially the parents. And friends that helped you through this difficult journey .❤
Yabá has beautiful lines to show at anchor. Congratulations you two! Can’t wait for the next chapter of Yabá and you on her sailing adventure. 😊
To see Yaba at anchor, with all its hull lights on at anchor, was a fabulous end of phase one. Roll on, I can’t wait for the beginning of your sailing round the world.
You both are proof that dreams do come true!! What a journey and I am so excited to share the next part with you all. Wishing you both many happy blessed nautical mile together, for ever. Enjoy the 'dream' together. Best wishes.
Very Proud of you both! An overwhelming task very few would have ever started and even fewer would have stuck it out. An achievement to be proud of for a lifetime! I once did the same for a fighter jet that no one thought would ever fly again. One of the proudest moments in my life was standing on the end of runway watching it disappear into the clouds on it's first flight! Yaba' Like my Jet has many years of service to come because of you! Now "Off She goes into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sky (or over the waves!)"! I Salute you!
OMG!! I’ve never seen such a large avocado. Sooo lucky! Great vid guys
I thought, did they say avocado. Two extra large Avocados here cost us £3.50 and they aren’t even half the size of MP’s Avocado. I imagine in UK we’d be looking at £4.00+ for one that size. Think thats about R$25.00. Would be interesting to know how much that Avocado actually cost in R$
Great Job, well done. From Canada
You have accomplished so much, and the rewards are tangible. Fair winds and following seas. Here's to the adventures that are waiting for you.
I've watched EVERY single episode since your second one came out and it popped up in my algorythm on KZhead. Coming here every week and following your journey has been a true pleasure of mine and have brought me so much joy! CONGRATULATIONS on the splash, your first anchorage since the rebuild and achieving success even though some people were skeptical! You proved so many people wrong and are truly inspirational for so many boat enthusiasts like me out there! THANK YOU for the amazing content so far! I'll be waiting eagerly for the next episode, as i've done for the last couple of years every week 😂😍 Giving you guys a superthanks as a small token of my appreciation and a small contribution towards your new adventures! Cheers! 😁
Chain pipe flush with deck: I welded to mine a short stainless pipe above deck level in order to limit the water intake. It was so efficient that I never made the planned hinged cover.
Yaba(H) Is looking beautiful. For such a big boat it sure is a small boat! I loved how she was taking the swell as you motored out around the peninsula with the lighthouse marking your progress. At night those dive lights (underwater?) showcase the excellence of your new craft upon her mooring. I congratulate you Ben for this milestone that has been such a great work to get her on the water. I too am eager to see you sailing her under the cloth.. You are clearly very happy with this semi final step also MP! She suits you both very well.
Congratulations, you earned this first of many sails. I’m so happy for you both. (And the pups)
Congratulations on getting back on the water and being able to enjoy what you have worked so hard for over the years that you have dreamed and toiled. It has been interesting watching your journey since Roberta first pointed the world to your project.
Thanks to MP to have planned the life jackets for the dogs 👏👏👏
You two are amazing. You have so many great friends and family 🎉🎉🎉🎉 this makes joining you on your journey.thank you for inviting us along.❤❤❤
You two are a total inspiration...!! After starting our with nothing but an idea, you bought a troubled and sinking boat, to now having a beautiful, awesome and amazing boat that is only going to go from strength to strength in the days ahead. Congratulations and very well done!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm so glad to have followed your progress up till now, and as you transition to a sailing Channel, I look forward to following your new adventures.
So HAPPY for you.... Every year from now on..... Play this clip for a reminder of your JOURNEY....
Can't wait to see Yaba' take you to a tropical paradise!
Tears of joy for you!!! I repeat what the man from Turkey said "MAY YOUR SEA BE CLEAR AND YOU HAVE PLENTY OF WIND" Love you guys so much.
It’s so nice to see MP smile ear to ear for this entire episode. The joy and happiness is just flying off the screen even more than in other episodes. Well deserved. Ben stills seems in ‘go’ mode till the last minute ;)
Always dream and follow your dreams. I still dream and follow them even at 68 years old. You guys have shown what is possible and I salute you.
You've made it. So happy for you both. Congratulations YABA!!!
You Did It! I am so thrilled to watch you go to an anchorage, drop the anchor, and play in the water. You have earned it. The dogs jumping into the water was fun to watch. Next biggy is to get the sails up.
What a wonderful episode. I am so happy for you both. Yes, you did it! You can now start the next chapter of your life with Yabá: build but also fun. MP, I think you could imitate your friend Roberta, stand up to the bow and shout "Finally" ;-) Besides, a big thumbs up for your friend Loïc who was a fantastic help for the last past months. I hope he will be able to sail with you very soon. He put so many efforts helping you. he deserves to enjoy boat life.
Congrats of your first anchorage! I predict that when you start sailing to new anchorages, your subscriber count will greatly increase.
I could feel your emotions on your first anchorage. Wishing you favourable wind and following seas . I'l be watching.
I had no doubt you would make a floating boat and it's been great watching you learn and rebuild the boat.
I thought you were mad when you bought her, congratulations folks.
Why are tears running down my face
Your boat has such classic graceful lines. Just beautiful. So happy for you both. You did it!
Was nice to see a little reward from all the hard work to get to this day!
As I said previously, show the world the Brazilian coastline. Small and big places. Food culture. Nature. People's at the places. Nice lonely anchorage and busy anchorage. It's a lot to see in Brazil. Brazil is big. 🇧🇷 🇸🇪 .
I have loved watching you restore Yaba and give her a new life. She is a credit to everyone that has worked on her to help make your dream a reality. I own and have refurbished a 20m long houseboat on the Murray river in South Australia, but what you have achieved with Yaba is quite remarkable. Looking forward to following you on the next stage of your adventures so good luck with it all. Cheers Neil
Who says dreams can't come true, both of you proved it that nothing is impossible, you chased the rainbow and have come out shining, can't wait to see Yabá with her wings stretched out
Time to enjoy the fruit of your labour. Enjoy, you earned it all.
Yaba is special. She was reborn with love and care. 😍
What a beautiful boat after so many years rebuilding it, YOU both must be very proud. Happy sailings and we will follow you. Greetings from the Netherlands
That was a lovely moment . just the two of you in the stern. Brought tears to my eyes. Safe Sailing
It will be great to see you guys under full sail with no engine running. I know you are excited as well.
I've been watching almost from the beginning. I am very happy and proud of you for your huge accomplishment. At times, it looked very difficult for you both. I think you both are amazing, and you deserve all the best. Thank you for documenting the journey so we all could participate in Yaba', enjoying every minute.
Very good to see the boat sailing again.
Well done everyone. Brought a tear to my eye watching you guys sail away. I'm looking forward to your adventures and wish you all the best of luck and love.