Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde performs a deep cleaning and decluttering of their vessel in New Zealand following a solo passage from Tonga.0:08 Maintenance tasks include repairing a windlass with stripped gears, re-greasing a winch, and cleaning interior surfaces to remove mold and stagnation.4:39 The crew also sorts through emergency grab bags and discards excess clothing and outdated electronics.3:05 During the stay, they meet Keith from the vessel SV Apparition, who recounts his role in a search-and-rescue alert triggered when Riley lost satellite communication for five days during his transit.7:23 The crew prepares the boat for a transition to a new vessel.5:49

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