Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

A 1,500-nautical-mile passage from the Bahamas to Montauk, New York, concludes with a docking maneuver complicated by a failed port-side reverse gear. The crew strikes a dock pole while attempting to maneuver the catamaran into a slip in a lake-side anchorage.3:23 The transit, which took 10 days, involved light winds, counter-currents, and a fuel shortage.4:13 Upon arrival, the crew focuses on boat maintenance, including decluttering excess gear and managing inventory for a toddler.8:09 They source winter clothing from a local community thrift shop and restock provisions, specifically prioritizing baby food and coffee.8:33 The crew also visits the local Surf Lodge and meets followers who gifted them a painting.11:01 The experience highlights the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet for a child during long-distance passages and the necessity of enforced minimalism in boat life.

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