Vagabond Voyagesvideo
When the feeding frenzy goes wrong, a shark gets stuck under the boat! #54
1 novembre 2024 · 22 min · 8K visualizzazioni · Fakarava
Cosa tratta questo video
A shark became entangled in the swim ladder of a cruising sailboat, bending the metal tubing and damaging the mounting platform.3:37 The crew repaired the ladder using epoxy and additional screws to reinforce the damaged section, noting that the fix is a temporary measure until they reach a boatyard in Tahiti.7:39 While the crew was cleaning fish, the shark was attracted to the boat, highlighting the risks of discarding fish remains in areas with high shark activity.9:40 The vessel is currently anchored in a deep lagoon where nine other boats are moored, including several 49-foot Bavaria charter yachts.13:11 The crew also performed maintenance on paddleboard gear, sewing new straps to replace UV-damaged elastic cords.7:18 Despite the mechanical issues and the encounter with the shark, the crew emphasized the value of their current lifestyle over their previous material possessions.14:35 The repair successfully restored the ladder's functionality, though it remains slightly misaligned.9:06
Altro da Vagabond Voyages
Da Vagabond Voyages — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.



