Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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A Japanese fishing boat struck the anchored La Vagabonde in Japan’s inland seas at approximately 2:30 a.m., causing significant damage to the vessel’s forward beam fairing and netting.0:10 The collision occurred while the crew and their two children were asleep, resulting in no injuries but extensive interior disarray.4:58 The Japanese Coast Guard arrived within 30 minutes to document the scene, requiring the crew to motor to a government dock for a multi-day inspection and administrative process.1:54 While the impact cracked the fiberglass fairing on the forward beam, the crew determined the damage was superficial rather than structural, as the primary laminate remained intact.8:33 The fishing vessel's insurance provider accepted full liability for the incident, and the crew subsequently departed for a boatyard in Hiroshima to facilitate professional repairs.13:25 Despite the collision, the vessel remained seaworthy, allowing the crew to continue their transit.17:01 The incident highlights the importance of maintaining an anchor watch and the utility of having a shock-absorbing net system during a collision.7:47

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