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BOAT TOUR ALERT! 🚨
THE MOST REQUESTED EPISODE EVER IS FINALLY OUT!

🎥 https://youtu.be/GaAohw1JD_U?si=sDvfJ...

Even for us, who are on board every day, it was somehow shocking to compare reality with the past... it's a completely different boat! 
We really hope you enjoy watching this and seeing how much Yabá has changed.

3 days ago | [YT] | 600

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No episode today unfortunately, but here's why!

The busiest time of the year for us isn’t Christmas… it’s the Annapolis Sailboat Show!

We just got back after 12 days away. We had such an incredible time, met so many friends we hadn’t seen in forever, caught up with amazing brands and organizations, and met so many of you who’ve been following our journey. That honestly meant the world to us. ❤️
For everyone who couldn’t make it this time, we really hope to meet you soon!

Thanks to this show, some big changes are coming to Yabá, including a new YouTube series/season that we can’t wait to share with you!
We actually arrived back on the boat at 4:00 a.m. this morning, so there won’t be a new episode today. But we have so much to catch up on, and we can’t wait to show you how this trip went in next week’s episode!

In the meantime, here are a few highlights from the show, it was such a special week!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 400

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We’re going to the Annapolis Boat Show! ⚓️
We’re super excited to announce that we will be at the Annapolis Boat Show this year and we can’t wait to meet you all in person!

This year, besides our usual meet & greet by the booth, we’re also doing something really special: we’ll be going for a sail together on the beautiful 74-foot schooner Woodwind. It’s a unique chance to sail side by side, trim sails, or just sit back with a drink and enjoy the views. Since Yabá won’t make it to the US for a while, this will be the perfect way to share a sailing experience with you.

📍 Meet us at these times during the show:
Friday 1:00 PM – Battle Born Batteries (A11–A13)
Friday 3:00 PM – Cruisers Creating Content (Tent O1)
Saturday 10:00 AM – Cruisers Creating Content (Tent O1)
Saturday 2:45 PM – Sail with us on Woodwind (Dock F2)
Sunday 3:00 PM – Cruisers Creating Content (Tent O1)

🎟️ For the Woodwind sail (Saturday Oct 11, 2:45–4:15 PM), spots are limited and tickets are first-come, first-serve.
Grab yours here:  
schoonerwoodwind.starboardsuite.com/e/sailing-meet…

We’ll be sailing alongside Expedition Drenched and Leading the Escapade. It’s going to be one memorable afternoon!

Can’t wait to see you there! 💙

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2 months ago | [YT] | 138

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We had the honour of visiting two Indigenous communities in Brazil: the Guarani and the Pataxó.
We felt humbled by the generosity with which we were welcomed, and inspired by the strength, resilience, and beauty of traditions that have survived for centuries. What we witnessed is not just history, but life lived with courage, purpose, and a deep connection to the Earth and to each other.
We are grateful for every song, every dance, and every story and we share our experience with deep respect for these communities, their culture, and the lessons they quietly teach about resilience, identity, and humanity.

🎥 Watch the full experience here: https://youtu.be/hpmLg01Srdg

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3 months ago | [YT] | 138

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it's my birthday!
(and I'll lend you my candles so you can make a wish too.)

We bought Yabá exactly one week before my 27th birthday.

Whenever I looked back at the MP I was five years ago, the one who fell into the trap of buying a doomed boat, I used to feel ashamed.

“I was so naive.”
“I can’t believe I fell for that.”
“I can’t believe I bought a sinking boat.”

I didn’t regret it, but I wasn’t proud of it either.

Back then, Ben and I thought we were ready for the adventure of owning a boat. We imagined all the places it would take us. And yet the five years that followed looked nothing like those dreams.
Only now, as I turn 32, we're finally living the life that made us take the leap in the first place.

Now, back in the same waters where it all began, I can look at that younger version of me with different eyes. Instead of shame, I quite admire her.

Because here’s the truth:It was still the pandemic. Ben and I had just moved to Brazil. We’d been locked at home for months. And then one day, we decided to hit the road. We woke up at 4 am, drove 800km to see what could be our future boat, our future home. We slept in the boot of our car. And the next morning, we went very thirsty to the well. We overlooked all of Yabá’s defects and focused only on the life she might one day give us.

It took a while, but that life eventually happened.

So now, for the first time, I can look at my past self and love her. Thank her. Her naiveness and her bravery brought me here today.

We’ve been building for five years. And I was many versions of myself during that time. A dreamer. A hard worker. A worrier (of course). But always, a resilient one.

We’ve been traveling for just over a month now, and I’ve already lost count of the times I’ve had teary eyes, whispering to myself: “I can’t believe this is my life.”

And now, Yabá has carried me to a new destination, where I get to blow out the candles this year. Every birthday, my wish has always been the same: to be happy.

But this year… I think I’m out of ideas.

Because it doesn’t feel fair to wish for something I already have in overflowing abundance. I’ve been happy in many ways before, but this happiness feels different. I’m surrounded by the people (and dogs) I love most, living the literal life of my dreams.

It doesn’t get any better than this.

Things didn’t go exactly as we planned. But I believe they went exactly as they should.

So today I dare to challenge the iconic phrase:“I love it when a plan comes together.”

And instead say:“I love it when a plan doesn’t come together.”

Because while I’ll always keep planning and cheering for my plans, I’ve learned to welcome the unplanned bits with open arms too.

So cheers to all the things that didn’t go to plan. Because life was way more generous to me than I could ever be.

And as for my candles, well, life has already given me more than I dared to wish for, so this year my only wish is simple: to keep living it fully. But don’t tell anyone, or else it won’t come true!

MP ◡̈

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(this reflection was sent in my newsletter, together with other fun stories, and you can subscribe for free to receive them straight in your inbox sailingyaba.substack.com/)

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 589

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This week’s episode was packed with adventure! We’re curious to know:
Which part were YOU most excited about?

🎥 If you haven't yet, watch it now: https://youtu.be/yygv-gFBNxE

4 months ago | [YT] | 234

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It feels like launch week all over again…
Those days when we barely had time to breathe.
And this week's been exactly like that.

We’re so sorry, but there won’t be a new episode this weekend. Not because we’re not committed, but because we are completely committed. 💛

We’re giving everything we’ve got to get Yabá ready to finally leave this bay, and also to bring you good episodes that you deserve.
But this week, those two things couldn’t quite coexist.

Next week will be different and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been up to.
Thanks for hanging in there and being part of this with us.
We’ll be back soon!
Xx Ben & MP

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5 months ago | [YT] | 387

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We’re going LIVE with our Patrons!

Just a quick update: there won’t be a new episode this weekend. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes (some of it very exciting, some of it just chaotic) and we couldn’t get the edit done in time.

But, we still really want to catch up with you! So we’re hosting a Patreon LIVE hangout this Sunday instead. We’ll chat, share some behind-the-scenes updates, laugh a bit (hopefully not cry), and let you in on what’s been going on aboard Yabá.

Here’s when we’ll be live:
🕘 LA: 9am
🕛 NY: noon
🕛 Brazil: 1pm
🕔 London: 5pm
🕕 Brussels: 6pm

If you’re not a Patreon yet and want to join us (and support the channel while you’re at it), you can hop aboard here:
www.patreon.com/c/sailingyaba

We really appreciate you all, and we’ll be back with a new episode soon!

Xx Ben & MP

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5 months ago | [YT] | 184

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We’re officially leaving Floripa behind, but not before going ALL IN on the wildest farewell ever! 😅🌴

From sandboarding down dunes to paragliding over the island… kitesurfing, sunset hikes, cocktails on the beach... and even a surfing dog 🐶🏄‍♀️ WE DID IT ALL!

What started with a souvenir mug turned into a wild checklist we couldn’t ignore and this episode was the result. It’s probably the most fun we’ve ever had filming and we really hope you feel that when you watch it.

🎬 Watch it now: https://youtu.be/QZGc29H5YgE
💬 Let us know: what was your favorite item from the bucket list?

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6 months ago | [YT] | 255

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I created a newsletter! 💌
Because apparently rebuilding a boat and filming our chaos wasn’t oversharing enough.

Letters from the Sea is a space to share a different side of our story.
It’s where I'll spill the behind-the-scenes stuff, the untold stories, the salty thoughts that don’t fit in our videos, reflections from the sea, lessons learned (usually the hard way), and moments that didn’t make the cut (sometimes for good reason).
If you're into real-life adventures with a lot of heart, a bit of chaos, and questionable humor, I’d love to have you signing up and joining me out there. It's totally free!
➜ sailingyaba.substack.com/welcome

I’m very excited for this journey, but mainly for bringing you along.
See you there?
Xx MP ◡̈

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