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We found THIS lost at sea in Micronesia!?
31 August 2025 · 35 min · 562K views · Micronesia
What this video covers
The crew of La Vagabonde explores a Japanese shipwreck lodged on a reef in Micronesia, accessing the site by dinghy during high tide.▶ 2:50 The vessel, a casualty of a 1970s typhoon, features significant interior vegetation and nesting seabirds.▶ 6:24 Navigating the surrounding atoll requires careful attention to coral bommies, which the crew monitors closely while transiting the channel.▶ 2:02 Between excursions, the crew spear-fishes for dogtooth tuna, which they process into jerky using a solar-powered drying method.▶ 15:37 The passage to the next atoll involves a 24-hour downwind run under a gennaker, maintaining speeds of 8 to 12 knots in 14 knots of wind.▶ 21:30 Throughout the voyage, the crew manages high humidity and heat while balancing daily homeschooling and maintenance tasks.▶ 20:25 The experience highlights the challenges of maintaining mental well-being while living aboard, emphasizing the importance of seeking support when navigating personal struggles in remote locations.
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