Sailing La Vagabondevídeo
Crossing Borders on a Sail Boat
13 de setembro de 2018 · 15 min · 268K visualizações · Barbados
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of La Vagabonde travels to Barbados to secure US visas, opting for air travel over sailing to avoid an arduous upwind passage against trade winds.0:28 While based in Bridgetown, they navigate local bureaucracy, including a high-security visa interview process at the US embassy that requires multiple visits and strict adherence to security protocols, such as a prohibition on filming in the parking area.9:25 The crew explores the island by rental car, visiting sites like the Animal Flower Cave, and experiences the logistical challenges of managing boat-related paperwork and passport photos while away from their vessel.5:25 After receiving visa approval, they return to the boat to restock provisions and prepare for a passage to the Bahamas.12:29 They plan to wait for a favorable weather window, specifically monitoring wind speeds, which are forecast to drop from 25 knots to 20 knots to ensure a more comfortable downwind transit.13:15
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