Vie d'écume · video

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Christophe, captain of the sailboat *Vie d’écume*, discusses his future plans and recent experiences while anchored at Porquerolles, France.0:06 After six years of living aboard, he recently filed his first insurance claim following a collision in the anchorage where his vessel struck a catamaran during a sudden northerly wind shift. He details the damage to his own rigging and the catamaran’s hull, noting the importance of maintaining a reliable engine for emergency maneuvers. To manage poor internet connectivity while at anchor, he uses a secondary phone with dual SIM cards and a 4G antenna to create a local hotspot. He also evaluates his onboard tool kit, emphasizing the need for high-quality equipment and planning to produce a guide on essential gear for long-term cruising. While he has received offers to work as a co-captain on larger vessels, he intends to transition toward working with horses, though he plans to keep the *Vie d’écume* channel active with future content, including a recap of his past voyages.

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