Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde celebrates birthdays while transitioning from living aboard their boat to staying in an Airbnb in the Azores.0:16 The group attempts an off-road excursion on rented quad bikes, but mechanical failures—including a gearbox explosion and overheating—force them to abandon their planned trip to the Lagoa do Fogo crater.10:44 They instead visit the Gorreana tea plantation, the only commercial tea producer in Europe, where they learn to brew green tea using water below boiling temperatures to avoid bitterness.17:37 The crew also spends time at a local waterfall and samples regional pastries, specifically Pastel de Nata.20:09 Future maintenance plans include fiberglass repairs to the autopilot mount before the vessel can resume sailing.20:30 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of balancing land-based tourism with boat-related maintenance schedules.

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