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After 3 Years at Sea, Our Adventure Isn't Stopping, It's Changing Course
12 January 2026 · 7 min · 731 views · Var, France
Wooden crates of ripe figs labeled 'Les Cailloux'
What this video covers
After three years of sailing, including transatlantic and transpacific crossings, the crew of Au grès des voiles has transitioned to land-based life in the Var region of France.▶ 0:21 They are establishing an aquaponics farm to pursue semi-autonomy and sustainable food production.▶ 0:52 The project involves leveling terrain for new greenhouses and installing fish tanks to cultivate produce like lettuce and aromatic herbs through nutrient cycling.▶ 2:51 A professional earthmover is preparing the site, which includes a 1.8-meter-deep pond for koi carp designed to maintain stable thermal exchange.▶ 3:38 The property also features fifty neglected fig trees, specifically the Ronde de Bordeaux variety, which the crew is rehabilitating with drip irrigation and manure for future direct-to-consumer sales.▶ 4:07 Construction of the greenhouse infrastructure and concrete slab foundations is underway, with full operational capacity expected in six to eight months.▶ 5:28 The team applies the self-sufficiency skills learned at sea to manage this new agricultural venture.
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