After 3+ Years: LAUNCH DAY for our rescued wooden SAILBOAT! - Sailing Yabá THE SPLASH

Bringing Yabá from wreck to dreamy! Episode 203
In this episode of our boat restoration, we SPLASH Yabá after 1228 days of work! Join us in this celebration of good carpentry, good friends and good memories!
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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!

[@SailingYaba]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you for tuning in every Sunday and cheering for us! You are a huge part of this. You made it, guys! Yabá is floating!

[@nasta67]

Que orgulho de vcs!! obrigada por nos levar junto nesta aventura épica!! vcs são os melhores!!!!!!!!💙💙💙💙

[@retronnaldestersonterson]

Congratulations. MP and Ben

[@lucabrasi5070]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@franciscojrh]

as roberta said... FINALLY!!!!

[@andybraund4495]

Great effort and a marvellous podcast, really look forward to each episode.

[@sfs170747]

I am a 77 year old Scottish hard man with tears of joy and admiration running down my face. Well done seems so inadequate. That was mammoth. I will continue to watch until I am not able.

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much for sharing tears of joy with us!! ❤

[@joecruiser]

Yes sir, likewise here... ❤

[@BoroBootBoy]

Ditto!

[@danaskubic2145]

Aye, the same, congratulations and thank you for sharing this amazing journey! 😎

[@asduffy1]

I'm originally from Glasgow, also tears of joy. ❤️😎👍

[@richardp969]

I am a 72 year old man, had tough life, but for the first time in my life I have tears of joy! Thanks for letting ride this journey with you. GB 🙏🏻🙏🏻 All the best wishes on a life already under way in a good direction.

[@SailingYaba]

❤️❤️❤️

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Keep on Sir.

[@robertwhitfield8462]

😅😊

[@djpWilson]

I'm not crying. Are you crying? Every episode we watched and you painstakingly filmed and edited - never mind worked - brought us all here. Congratulations!!!

[@jerrymollere1818]

I am 78 years old and have watched every episode. What an accomplishment.. I too have tears of joy.. Good luck to both of you in the future. I will continue to watch your next adventures. Thanks for the enjoyment you both brought watching your journey and hard work every Sunday..My utmost admiration for the shipwrights that helped bring Yaba back to life. Again thank you, good luck

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Keep on Sir.

[@AlfieBarlow_]

Congratulations. All the blood, sweat and tears to get Yabá from wreck to dream has finally paid off. Seeing Yabá touch the water for the first time in nearly 3 years made me tear up. Yabá is truly where she belongs and I can’t wait for the maiden voyage.

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Amazing very nice

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much Alfie!!💙

[@richardhobbs7107]

On an early TV show in USA , 'The Newlywed Game' the question was, "What Rock Group best describes your honeymoon night?" . . . . . . . . . . The Groom's answer was: 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'. The Bride did not answer the same & was 'devastated' crouching down under the counter . . . . the audience would not stop laughing ! . . . . I think they went to a 'commercial - break' twice before the audience calmed down !

[@CaptRon817]

Thank you for allow myself and others to travel along with you as you rebuilt that ol girl and may you have fair winds and smooth seas ahead!!

[@OddLifeCrafting]

We are so happy for you guys!!! It feels like yesterday that we met and managed to have a great time in such crazy and hard time. We are just sad that we couldn't be there for the splash, but our hearts were there!! 🥰

[@SailingYaba]

All three hearts were 🥰🫶

[@OddLifeCrafting]

@@SailingYaba 🥰👨‍👩‍👦

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

How very like MP to crawl under the boat to publicly thank all her patrons. Congrats to MP and Ben and all their family and friends. And to all of us who have had faith in them from day 1. CONGRATS !!!

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!!💙

[@BobbyTunes88]

No one can take away what you guys have accomplished!!!!!!!!!!Im 74 years old and love you like you are my own kids.Enjoy the life that you guys have EARNED!!!!!

[@nasta67]

🥰🥰💙💙💙💙💙

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!!

[@saxophool]

Glad I'm not the only old man crying here. Good job! 😂

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Keep on Sir.

[@billygrahamyachtsinc753]

I am a Canadian sailor sitting on my 50 ft steel schooner watching your splash video, and I turned 77 on April 23 rd. Congrats on your success....Enjoy.

[@eimearshanahan1567]

Congratulations, Yaba has a new lease of life, I have been here from day 1, what a transformation. Those craftsmen are incredible, please tell them all that they will be missed. XX from Ireland

[@simon091068]

Just so happy for MP, Ben and the dogs to be in the water after so many years of hard work and almost total rebuild. Delighted to be part of the patreon Yaba Crew and to have supported this project. More than deserve to get to 100k subs just for the entertainment and showing old fashioned boatmakers with limited tools creating a masterpiece!

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so so so much Simon!!💙

[@williamlondon6269]

Aww MP you're gonna make me cry, putting our names on YABA is absolutely the sweetest gesture

[@rafaelmartinez1883]

CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy YABA! Well done!

[@jdirthead]

Congratulations on your splash! I've been watching you two since the beginning and waking up Sunday morning to see the progress you've made. I am so proud of you both working together for your dream so take pride in your accomplishment at this milestone. May Yaba' have a fair wind and a following sea God bless you both on your journeys.

[@iancraig2507]

I am so happy Roberta and Duca introduced me to you guys.

[@SailingYaba]

We are too! Thank you so much!

[@asduffy1]

Me too! They are amazing and saw somthing special in the two you. ❤️😎👍

[@togray619]

Congratulations Ben and MP! Congratulations YABA!!!!!

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@orchidhouse297]

This day was a long time coming with all the hard work you and your team of shipwrights put in. But eventually the day arrived - so - it's congratulations to you and everyone involve in bringing Yaba back to life and giving her a great future. I am looking forward to following your adventures in the future and wish you everything that is good. To be continued, yes please!

[@Mark-xl8gg]

Was watching right from the start, lump in my throat today All that tension right at the start with water threatening to sink yaba, to this a day of joy Best wishes

[@timhollar614]

Congratulations to you two. I’m 77 years old. Our home is in Marina Del Rey, California. I am a coastal cruiser aboard our Hunter 376, Mer-Sea Beaucoup. Your build and launch have made me so happy for and proud of you and your team. Thanks go to Luca and Roberta for introducing you to me, through their channel. I wish you the very best. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

[@mySeaPrince_]

Duca and Roberta.

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Keep on Sir.

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Blessings and joy for all who sail on Yaba! Cheers. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheRealJonahWicky]

Congratulations Ben & MP! You guys worked so hard to get to this point, and you deserve so much respect and admiration!!!

[@chupitos2269]

We rise ur glasses to You!!! That's pure magic! The result is wonderful, and seeing Yaba floating again is amazing!!!!!!!

[@kimmoore8595]

We are so excited and happy for you !!!! Splash!!!! 🎉❤

[@SailingYaba]

Yay!! Thank you!!❤

[@12345677396]

Bravissimi, ragazzi!!! Alla fine il gran giorno è arrivato!!! Tanta felicità a tutti voi e buona vita!!!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Hello farind 🌹

[@hughmills2236]

Wow! Wow!Wow! That’s all I can say. I’ve been with you guys (in spirit) from the beginning and looked foreword to every Sunday’s video. You and the shipyard crew have done a truly amazing job. Your dedication and outstanding videography are held above all others I have followed by a HUGE margin. Please, please keep the videos coming on your journeys.

[@gregtimmins2747]

I have been along for your journey since the first time we met you with Roberta and Duca. You are genuine, you showed us who you are as people. We got to see the good times and the sad. I have loved every video of your journey. Thank you so very much for allowing me to see Yaba be restored to her beauty. Congratulations. :)

[@mrbill8542]

I've been here since the haulout---sure was worth the wait for this day---WELL DONE all you talented craftsmen !!!!

[@823Labs]

Congratulations… incredible transformation, Been with you since the start when Duca and Roberta introduced you to the community.

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Hello farind 🌹 Good work

[@823Labs]

Haha… wrote this before I saw you say it

[@sailingmisfits3582]

What a wonderful day.So proud of you guys Four sticking with it

[@douglasburch2320]

A very hearty congratulations on a job well done!! As always, thanks for taking us along on your journey. Gods speed, fair winds and following seas!

[@hardhead5700]

I can only imagine putting YABA back into the water. This old guy didn't realize he would be emotional watching you two living your dream. Hope you are successful in all you do and thank you for putting time and effort into your videos. It'd been fun so far.

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@bimac6648]

3 years 4 months ago i started watching this channel. I also started an Apprenticeship in Heavy Diesel Mechanics. I graduated last week. And Yaba did too!! So proud of you guys... and myself! 🤣 No project or dream is too big! Go get it 💪

[@urieaaron]

Why have so many of us old guys shed so many tears of joy today? I thought we were supposed to be old, grizzled and stoic. I am so happy and proud of you guys. Hard to believe we have followed you for over three years on this journey.

[@mikaelmartin9288]

Gongrats so much to both of you and all the ones you have had around you. All so great people. Had to put this episode on pause and get a paper role from the kitchen to wipe my eyes. What an achievement. I am proud as quite a bit older than you to realize how many good and hard working people there is coming in future generations. You can come a long way with Love and Peace 😊 Take a little rest now before doing the remaining parts, says the old guy from Sweden 😮

[@nasta67]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-rn8ej6jh3k]

YOU DID IT!!!!!!! Congrats well done. After three years and lots of work you beat the naysayers.

[@SailingYaba]

We did it!! Yay!! Thank you!!

[@royaldragon9752]

Congratulations Ben and MP….I can’t believe it’s been 3 years every Sunday with set backs and success. I never missed an episode again congratulations 🎉🎊 ❤

[@salvatoreenea5347]

È tutto troppo bello! Sono ultra felice per voi. Vi ho seguiti in questi anni e devo dire che il varo di YABA’ mi ha emozionato. Bravi ragazzi e grazie per avermi reso partecipe del vostro sogno e della vostra felicità.

[@jordibejar3828]

Oh man... something got into my eyes!! Congratulations guys, the world is yours, go out there and explore it❤

[@philbilligmeier6522]

I have not been this excited in awhile. Praise god you were able to have such a great place that knew exactly how to repair it. Congratulations, love you guys

[@bringthewind3915]

Way to go guys! She’s beautiful 🎉😊

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you!! ❤

[@igloo687]

Pleased for you both. Followed you from the start. Looking forward to seeing you exploring the world in Yaba. Thank you for your spirit, integrity and love for each other.

[@ivonnematos4934]

Wooohooo❤ so happy for you guys . I wish I could celebrate with you . I have watched every episode. Congratulations!!! To every person that help your dream come true. ❤

[@user-fi5br8ve7l]

Rejoicing with you!!! Congratulations!!! You are the best!!!

[@rjgillens2637]

Thank you for the tears of joy that you have brought to me... I really wondered if Yaba would make the trip over 3 years ago... and today you are floating again!!!!!!!!!.... Outrageous!!!!!!!!!!.. well done... congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

[@ussweeneyd]

Many tears in my eyes. As my years begin to fade, your youthfulness will keep my spirits high. ❤️❤️

[@sailingsjofagel]

Best Day Ever..!!! I am so so so happy for you and this amazing accomplishment..!! I hope you continue to enjoy every minute with each other and with Yabá. Bravo, congratulations and many many blessings..!! Grant, Adelaide, South Australia.

[@TheThomasfickert]

MP I cried with you. I’m so happy for you and Ben. Congratulations 🎉🎉 every week I look forward to seeing your videos. You make me feel as if I am there in person.

[@NadaneDana]

Good look Yaba as Vi has been with you every second of your Helarus project, Vi will be very happy to be 3rd passenger in your journey in the further. I hope you have more time to send live every day.

[@DavidLee-pu3ji]

Congratulations on the SPLASH !!!!!

[@mauricebyrne5016]

Congratulations to everyone involved in the re-build of Yaba, from Liverpool. It's been great watching 😀

[@jaredblacklock5977]

To Ben and MP you guys are truly amazing people and very inspiring congratulations on the SPLASH 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you for supporting our dream!!! ❤

[@jaredblacklock5977]

Im very thankful to be able to help even a little bit

[@keimpetjeerdvanderwal6422]

respect guys from holland, what a journey, what a boat en so many good people who helped you, we wish you guys save sailing.

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871]

Awesome to watch Yaba finally splash! You guys must have been over the moon and especially with good family and friends to help you party. I expect to see you soon be exploring the Brazilian coastline and further. Have an absolute ripper you guys!

[@ciberbri59]

from sinking boat to floating home.... thanks for sharing your joy.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, and the wonderful team at the shipyard I want to say how proud I am of you all nice people what are just put a torch to it and burned it to the ground, but I’m so glad she’s about to go back in the water weigh Yaba belongs. Congratulations once again keep up the good work. Really appreciate you all. Cliff from Australia

[@scotttaggart71]

Dose that dog love Ben or what? Tears of JOY, THANK YOU GUYS!

[@hecra6521]

Endlich, after so much work you can be happy after so much ups and downs to be in the water, you have shown always so much happiness . but i know there was also very days of despair

[@KymHammond]

Congratulations!! 🎉 What a start to an adventure! Here’s to many more filled with sunshine, good company, and smooth sailing ahead!

[@kerryverity963]

I’m actually tearing up watching this! Congratulations MP and Ben you did it,with the help of some amazing people! The boatyard crew were Legends! Fair winds and smooth sailing ❤

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you!! ❤ We are too!!

[@asduffy1]

Me too!

[@1934frazernash]

Congratulations hard work paying off

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Good work ❣️

[@davidmedley5970]

Ben and MP, I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see where the next chapter takes you. I love you very cool YABA.

[@mikepech6822]

I can't believe the piece of glorious art you guys have created. I can't even think of how proud you feel. And if you think you feel proud now, wait until you start tripping. Beautiful people, beautiful subject, beautiful boat. When seeing all the nasty things you see on youtube and then you see subjects like this, shows there are still wonderful people doing wonderful things. Thankyou so much.

[@gfroese4799]

Still remember the vids of YABA trying not to sink on it's way to the shipyard. Been a long up and down journey to back in the water. I'll keep watching as you both continue your journey with a restored YABA.

[@DIYNauticalDream]

All the what if's are over!!! You guys did it!!! Your dreams are coming true.

[@stevemccormick4938]

I've watched from the beginning and would like to say congratulations on the launch. But I have to say watching Cayou climbing the ladder before the launch was the best part, very emotional for me. Great job.

[@michaellovell9625]

Like so many others I have been watching from the beginning and enjoyed every video. My heart goes out to you for the successful launch of YABA 🎉 Congratulations 🎉. As always be safe but have fun. ⛵🇺🇸

[@alexugljesic]

Congratulations!!! You have deserved your happy day! Jaba looks beautiful in the water. I hope that you will believe me, that I was impatiently waiting for this episode. I can only imagine how was for you...

[@user-ov3wu5bz7n]

Congratulations guys, your effort is proof of how great things can be achieved with commitment, resiliance and hard work while keeping the goal in sight over a long period of time. Well done guys.

[@AndrewJackson-mf5qp]

Well done Guy's, for everyone's hard work and for taking the good and rolling with the bad. You picked the right shipyard for the rebuild as they are outstanding using simple tools and a can do attitude. You guy's for just chipping away day after day. A huge congratulations. Take a few days off.

[@ericbarruel9780]

Thank you Roberta and Duca

[@pete.pilgrim9135]

I thought you two were absolutely crazy by taking on the rebuild of Yaba! After all the years of watching the work being done and your yacht finally back in the water, I have to admit that I had some tears! Keep the videos coming, especially for my Sunday mornings!

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much ❤We will!!

[@williambarry8015]

If they can bring that thing back to life(with no experience)there is nothing those two can't do.

[@jayben00]

What a tremendous journey. I am glad you invited/allowed me to join you in this quest via your KZbin postings!

[@PublicMixHardworking1]

Hello farind 🌹 Good work

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much Jay!!💙

[@senyaw53]

I can't believe it's been three and a half years that i have been watching every episode of your steady progress to this day. I was watching Roberta and Duca at ODD Life when they introduced you. I am so happy for you and the team at the shipyard. Best wishes and happy sailing from Australia.

[@49otterhound]

Congratulations Ben & MP on a job well done!

[@bkbroiler8069]

By all measures buying and fixing yaba was a bad idea. And yet here we are. Through hard work and positive attitude you guys have a big beautiful new home! Can't wait to see where you go with her.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Congratulations to you both, you thoroughly deserved your rewards for all of your perseverance and the hard and sometimes frustrating work that you have put into “YABA”.Well doneRoly🇬🇧.

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much Roly!! ❤

[@RayBoebel]

CONGRATS MP & Ben!!! One adventure down and many more to come!!!

[@ralfgottfridhansson3127]

The wonderful team at the shipyard, time to 🧭 🗺⛵ Fair winds and smooth sailing

[@countdownsailing2322]

We have been waiting for this! We woke up this morning and got on KZbin just to see if y’all had posted yet! Ha! What an accomplishment! I teared up! My husband had a huge smile on his face! We are 2 years and one month into our boats refit! I can so relate to the butterflies and feelings leading up to this day! Hopefully it will happen for us in a few months! Congratulations! And yes y’all deserve to sleep in and relax! Ha!

[@UKPete]

Yaba Dabba Doo!, you did it!, Congratulations Captain MP and Captain Ben, and to all that worked on Yaba you did an Amzing job. I remember when you were pulling off plank by plank finding more and more rotten wood thinking this is not going to end well. but I am so happy I was wrong. The shipwrites have done a brilliant job I am so happy for you all. Long live Yaba and all who sail her her!.

[@BB-hw2tr]

❤ congrats guys ! So much work and now she's floating again ! I know there is much more to do, but what an accomplishment ! I'm so proud of you both 🎉

[@Luke-xt8dg]

🎉🎉🎉🎉Congratulations!! Very very VERY WELL DONE!! 💪🏼👍🏻🎉🎉Tears in my eyes! So happy for you both ❤️..

[@davidcoombe1811]

67 years old and have watched when ODD said to watch .from you sailing to the yard Yabba has been transformed its fantastic best wish's to you all

[@philkakid5617]

Yes, that dinghy is really trashy! After the way you have restored Yaba, she really deserves a beautiful, modern dinghy.

[@AWHagen]

Dear Ben and MP, congratulations with the splash of Yaba. She is and will always be an amazing vessel. Raised from the dead and brought back to live. You both can be very proud of what you achieved. You and not to forget your amazing team of shipwrights. Can not wait to see de completion and first sail of your beautiful vessel.

[@buddybaumann528]

Thanks for the journey she's beautiful in the water. God bless you both and yabba .❤😂always...

[@ssmith5650]

I have no words that haven’t been spoken already. Such an exciting time for the two of you and your family and friends. Truly proud of all of you. An excellent example of cooperation. And Marie Paula you are still adorable. Thanks for letting us share in your dreams. God bless all of you ❤

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much my friend ❤

[@ssmith5650]

@@SailingYaba you are so very welcome 🤗

[@kypo2674]

A truly amazing journey, Now for the adventure. Thank you so much MP Ben and the boat builders.

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS on launching YABA . Wish you only the best for your future . From a retired South African BOER.

[@generossano2800]

So glad that I got to see you folks launch Yaba. Much good luck and happy sailing for life. I look forward to seeing you more often.

[@janetcamp6321]

Many congratulations. Not only have you saved a beautiful boat but also you have saved 2 canine sailors. Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks to the skilful shipwrights that made this all possible. Congrats to you all. God bless Yaba and all who sail in her.

[@davidbarlow4454]

With all what’s happening in the world today. What a positive lovely journey you are on together, fantastic to see the Yaba where she should be and many many future memories for you both.

[@Toffie10]

Congratulations you two!!!!!! I also shed a tear of joy!!!! I wish you fair winds and calm seas! Now the journey can begin!

[@TheLizzardlicks]

i cryed with abroken heart when i seen the condision of YABA in the begining , today i cryed with pride for you all and the work that has been done to be back in the water . it truly has been a wilf trip to be able to come along with you all , thank you for for all that you have done oxoxoxox

[@SailingYaba]

Thank you so much for your tears of joy!! ❤

[@unclemichaelsf]

I am so stoked for you! Your will power, perseverance and faith in your vision has shown the power of love and dedication! Thank you for taking me (and all of us) on your journey and sharing yourselves with heartfelt honesty. You should be proud of your accomplishment and how you have inspired literally thousands of people all over the world. You’ve helped us all get through a difficult time by sharing your joy and pain and strength. In gratitude and anticipation of the next chapters floating and sailing on with the beautiful Yaba ! ❤️🙏❤️

[@malcolmrosborough7389]

What can one say but Congratulations !!!!🫠👍🥳🙏🍾🥂

[@albanoabrantes8265]

Hip Hip Hurrayyyyy 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤ Congratulations 🎊 👏🏻 ⚽️ 💐 🥳 YABÁ ♥️ God bless and protect you guys ⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⛵️⛵️⚓️⚓️🌏🌎🌍🙏🏽🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 Enjoy this wonderful Planet 😊 and thank you for sharing yours adventures with the Universe. Cheers 🍻 👏🏻 big hugs from Florida USA 🇺🇸

[@Rogster559]

Congratulations you have completed a significant amount of restoration of Yaba now just the rest of your list to complete , it will also be a sad day for a lot of the crew who have worked on her for the last 3 years, after watching them put their hands and lives into bringing the old girl back almost to the start of her life there are not enough words to describe how brilliant a job everyone has done