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WE MADE IT! Our Boat in Japan!

30 septembre 2024 · 26 min · 482K vues · Ryukyu Islands

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The crew of La Vagabonde is transiting the Ryukyu Islands in Japan, sailing from Okinawa toward the Amami Archipelago.0:43 Passage planning requires careful coordination with a local agent, Kirk, to navigate regional regulations and secure anchorage, particularly while avoiding active typhoon weather patterns.2:03 The crew maintains a 111-nautical-mile route to Tokunoshima, utilizing a Code Zero sail to maintain speeds between 14 and 16 knots in 15 knots of wind.2:30 The vessel, a multihull, remains stable in significant swell generated by distant typhoons, allowing for high-speed, level sailing.23:12 Maintenance efforts focus on the rudder, which the crew disassembled and inspected for saltwater pitting to ensure structural integrity.8:13 Future plans include reaching Tokyo for the winter, where the crew intends to utilize shore power and portable heaters for the first time.16:23 The crew also notes the presence of tsunami stones along the Japanese coast, which serve as historical markers for disaster resilience.12:55

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