Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

La Vagabonde departs Catania, Sicily, for a 269-nautical-mile passage across the Ionian Sea to Greece with a crew of four.2:29 The transit experiences inconsistent winds, forcing the crew to alternate between sailing at 8.5 knots with a full main and Code D sail and drifting in calm conditions.8:20 During periods of light wind, the crew free dives, swims with pilot whales, and practices using a 30-meter drop line.5:59 The vessel maintains a strict no-motor policy due to low diesel reserves.10:23 While mid-passage, the crew uses the VHF radio to communicate with a 62-foot catamaran named Firefly, whose passengers are supporters of the channel.10:45 The crew prepares meals using swordfish caught in the Messina Strait and local market supplies.2:18 The passage concludes with the crew planning an arrival in Zakynthos to visit Shipwreck Beach.13:31

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