Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde sails from a remote reef in the Sulu Sea to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines.0:45 The 100-nautical-mile passage involves navigating waters with inaccurate charts and numerous unmarked, submerged bamboo fishing poles.23:15 While underway in 16 to 18 knots of wind, the crew manages squalls by dropping the mainsail and sailing downwind under headsail alone.15:13 Upon arrival in Puerto Princesa, the crew encounters a crowded anchorage and navigates a large commercial port.25:13 The vessel relies on a Spectra Newport 700c watermaker for autonomy, avoiding marina water sources that previously caused illness.31:18 During the transit, the crew experiences a freshwater leak under a bunk, which they attribute to a faulty pump.35:08 They gather local navigation intelligence, including anchorage holding and route hazards, from the crew of a vessel named Kate.37:49 The crew emphasizes the importance of mental health support for long-term cruisers and utilizes online therapy services to manage the stresses of life at sea.6:47

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