Vie d'écume · video

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Christophe returns to his boat, Corail, currently in storage in Canada, to prepare for a planned departure to Martinique.0:07 Upon arrival, he discovers the boat’s heating system is non-functional and the gas supply is empty, leaving the interior temperature at 8 degrees Celsius.3:20 He also encounters a sizing error with four new turnbuckles; two do not fit the mast base.4:45 After failing to secure replacements directly from Z-Spar in Florida, he orders the parts through the local marina.5:23 Christophe purchases hard-matrix antifouling paint, noting that the boat’s future use in saltwater necessitates a switch from the previous erodible type.5:55 While at the yard, he witnesses the government-mandated destruction of an abandoned vessel by Transport Canada.7:16 The marina costs for three months of storage, including blocking and relaunching, total 720 Canadian dollars.11:10 Christophe spends his time assisting other sailors with their departures and welcoming new crew members to the yard.7:22

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