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The crew of La Vagabonde completes a 600-nautical-mile passage from the Japanese mainland to the remote Bonin Islands to locate migrating humpback whales.1:16 The crew includes four additional members, bringing the total to eight people aboard, requiring a three-shift watch schedule to manage the vessel.5:22 During the four-day transit, the boat encounters 20- to 27-knot winds and a two-to-three-knot following current, which allows for speeds reaching 19 knots while surfing.2:54 Technical challenges include a temporary power outage, which the crew resolves by locating a faulty fuse, and the loss of a base plate for an underwater camera housing, which is repaired using a spare nut.15:07 To conserve fresh water, the crew utilizes saltwater buckets for dishwashing and hygiene.3:22 Upon arrival in the Bonin Islands, the crew clears customs, secures the vessel, and conducts local shore excursions.37:39 The passage demonstrates that maintaining a consistent watch schedule and managing supply consumption are essential for sustaining a large crew on long-distance offshore voyages.

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