Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde navigates a passage from northeastern Borneo toward Palawan, Philippines, while managing security risks in waters identified as high-risk for piracy.2:06 To avoid nighttime hazards like unmarked fish traps, pearl farms, and floating debris, the crew opts for daylight-only hops, necessitating an overnight stop at an island within a designated red zone.19:01 During the transit, the vessel sustains minor superficial hull damage from the anchor chain.6:59 Communication is further complicated when the crew exhausts their Starlink data, leaving them without internet or reliable contact.21:01 An encounter with an unidentified vessel broadcasting persistent Mayday calls causes additional stress, though the vessel eventually diverts after the crew reactivates their AIS.26:05 The crew balances these security and technical challenges with daily life, including homeschooling, boat maintenance, and managing a crew member’s illness.32:53 The passage highlights the difficulty of balancing safe routing with the logistical constraints of remote, high-risk maritime regions.

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