Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde experiences a severe storm while anchored in Kefalonia, Greece, forcing them and neighboring vessels to reset their anchors to avoid dragging in high winds and hail.0:38 The crew explores the island by scooter, visiting the Melisani Cave and Miatas Beach, before saying goodbye to crew member Jack, who departs to pursue a career as a sailing instructor in the British Virgin Islands.2:26 Separately, the crew interviews Stephen, the owner of a 455 Dufour named Proxima Vita, and his father, Kiwi.8:15 Kiwi recounts a mast-climbing accident where a miscommunication during a descent caused a safety line to compress his chest, resulting in a collapsed lung and hospitalization in a Greek facility.10:14 Stephen, who purchased the boat four months prior to sail back to New Zealand, discusses his transition from mining work to full-time cruising and his plans for an upcoming Atlantic crossing.9:03 The account highlights the risks of mast work and the challenges of solo boat handling in marinas.13:55

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