Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of the trimaran La Vagabonde navigates the Philippines while hosting friends and filming for a new app.2:13 The group explores a hidden lagoon using a traditional outrigger boat, requiring local guidance to locate the entrance.7:21 Following the excursion, the crew initiates a race against a powerboat toward Flower Island.14:45 During the transit, wind speeds reach 22 knots, forcing the crew to reef the mainsail and navigate through narrow passages between reefs.22:51 The powerboat struggles in 0.3 to 0.5-meter swells, eventually taking on water and requiring constant bilge pumping, while La Vagabonde maintains speed by adjusting the traveler and headsail to manage gusts caused by island geography.26:16 The crew monitors wind shifts and avoids pearl farms while maneuvering through the coastal corridor.27:21

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