Sailing La Vagabonde · vídeo

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The crew of *La Vagabonde* navigates the west coast of Japan, island-hopping toward the Inland Sea while managing engine maintenance and avoiding a nearby typhoon. To prevent engine vibration, the crew jacks up the aft end of the engine to replace bent engine mounts, a process requiring careful alignment of the prop shaft and stuffing box.1:18 While sailing in 20 knots of wind, the boat maintains 13 knots of speed with one reef in the main, utilizing an Oceanvolt 48-volt battery system for power.10:40 The crew monitors weather forecasts to avoid 70-knot gusts from a developing typhoon, opting to sail 150 nautical miles north to reach the shelter of Košiki Island.6:35 During the passage, they encounter a mandatory evacuation alert for Shibushi port.9:32 Upon arrival at Košiki, the crew explores local culture, including a traditional glutinous rice dessert called akumaki wrapped in bamboo leaves.16:19 The trip concludes with plans to continue north toward Nagasaki.22:01

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