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8 years of travel, the flip side of the coin...Ep41

2 de agosto de 2024 · 24 min · 16K visitas · French Polynesia

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After eight years of full-time cruising, the crew of the sailboat *Vagabond* reflects on the social and personal sacrifices of the lifestyle while anchored at the Tanea atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago.12:31 The couple manages routine maintenance, including repairing deck leaks with silicone sealant and sewing sun-protection fabrics, while navigating the challenges of living in a remote, salt-heavy environment.10:55 They describe the difficulty of maintaining long-term friendships and missing significant life events, such as weddings and funerals, back home in Suisse.11:26 Despite these challenges, they emphasize the importance of community among cruisers and the necessity of occasional breaks from the boat to maintain perspective.12:59 The transit through the Tanea pass involves careful navigation around coral heads, which they compare to lake sailing.17:06 The crew balances these technical and emotional realities with daily tasks like foraging for coconuts, paddleboarding, and snorkeling in the clear lagoon waters.21:30 The experience of long-term cruising requires balancing the freedom of remote exploration with the isolation of a transient, boat-based life.

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