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What this video covers

The crew of *La Vagabonde* navigates the Ryukyu Islands and Amami Archipelago in Japan while managing electrical failures and typhoon risks. An Oceanvolt system overcharge triggers a 48-volt battery protection circuit, disabling the inverter, cooker, and windlass.1:21 The crew restores power by locating and removing a superfluous fuse within the system.9:11 While anchored at Takunoshima, the crew monitors weather models for typhoon development, noting that local geography often complicates anchoring due to frequent fouling.12:11 They utilize Navionics for route planning and Google Earth for identifying remote anchorages.11:12 During a shore excursion to a beach near Amami-oshima, the crew encounters the venomous habu pit viper, a significant local hazard.33:47 They also engage with local conservationists working to prevent seawall construction at a rare, undeveloped bay.35:04 The crew plans to transit toward the Seto Inland Sea to seek shelter from approaching typhoons.36:31

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