Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of La Vagabonde returns to their vessel in Palau after a two-month hiatus to prepare for a new sailing season.0:05 During the break, the boat underwent extensive maintenance, including servicing motors, polishing the hull, and repairing the dinghy and sails.8:15 Upgrades include a new saltwater pump and tap, additional shelving, mounted radios, and a Starlink system integrated into a dedicated switch panel to manage power consumption.8:32 The crew also installed a large shade sail over the cockpit to improve airflow and reduce cabin temperatures.1:57 The team, now joined by a new crew member, Lydia, finalised provisioning and secured necessary sailing permits for the Palau region.18:10 After topping off fuel and waiting for favourable wind, the vessel departed the marina at high tide to begin coastal cruising.16:35 The crew plans to utilise a new Highfield dive boat, arriving soon, to access remote reefs and dive sites while the mothership remains at anchor.11:02

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