Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of *La Vagabonde* prepares for a 900-nautical-mile passage from Subic Bay, Philippines, to Okinawa, Japan, while navigating the challenges of typhoon season and recent boat repairs.1:16 To ensure an accurate weight measurement, the crew removes all provisions and gear from the vessel, a process that highlights the difficulty of managing a liveaboard lifestyle during maintenance.8:04 The vessel recently underwent structural repairs to a cracked centerboard case, which the owners confirm are now complete and reinforced.6:57 After a crane lift in Subic Bay provides inconclusive weight data due to a faulty load cell, the crew reloads the boat, using the opportunity to declutter excess supplies.22:59 The passage begins with light winds, requiring a mix of sailing and motoring as the crew monitors weather patterns to avoid active typhoons.36:41 The team includes professional sailors Kai and Karin, who join the owners for the transit.11:54 The crew utilizes the Sea People app to track their progress and sailing statistics during the journey.39:02

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