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Across the Sea to our New Island! JAPAN VLOG (2/7)
16 ottobre 2024 · 21 min · 277K visualizzazioni
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La Vagabonde, a performance catamaran, sails north through the Ryukyu Islands toward Japan’s inland sea to avoid multiple typhoons. The crew maintains a 30-degree apparent wind angle to maximize upwind efficiency, reducing a planned nine-hour passage to seven hours. While underway, the crew performs rig maintenance, including tightening lashings and the standing rigging, to avoid the need for complex repairs at anchor. Upon reaching a remote island with a population of approximately 50, the crew maneuvers into a tight fishing harbor with the assistance of a local resident named Rick, opting for the marina over anchoring due to local restrictions and the need for protection. The crew emphasizes that the vessel’s speed allows for daytime arrivals, which prevents overnight passages and preserves sleep. The stopover concludes with a visit to a local onsen, a traditional Japanese hot spring.
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