Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of La Vagabonde navigates the Chesapeake Bay, managing anchorages in soft mud and preparing for a coastal passage toward Charleston.0:58 While anchored in a shallow, muddy channel, the vessel drags, requiring the crew to reset the anchor with 50 meters of chain in two meters of water to ensure holding.18:28 The crew utilizes an electric winch to assist with lifting the tender when the davit system binds.4:01 During a period of unstable weather, the boat experiences 30-to-35-knot gusts under a tornado watch.19:36 Maintenance tasks include hosing down the deck to remove mud and waxing the fiberglass to prevent staining.8:42 The crew also manages power consumption, noting that battery levels typically drop after three days of limited sun and rain, necessitating engine use or sailing to recharge.16:16 They plan to continue south toward Solomon's Island before concluding their time in the United States.19:56 Proper anchor setting and sufficient chain scope are essential for maintaining position in soft-bottomed, current-affected anchorages.

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