Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 45-foot catamaran La Vagabonde transits the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal while sailing toward the Chesapeake Bay.0:33 The 14-mile-long canal features a 35-foot depth and 450-foot width, providing a shortcut that avoids the Delaware Peninsula.7:27 During the passage, the crew navigates light wind conditions, deploying a Code D sail before switching to engine power as the wind dies.4:09 They encounter a large ship under tow by four tugboats, noting unusual underwater activity and a lack of radio communication.6:53 Upon reaching an anchorage, the crew struggles with poor holding in muddy, seagrass-covered bottom conditions, requiring three attempts to set the anchor securely.9:36 The crew also manages a biting fly infestation and performs minor medical care by removing stitches.5:52 The passage concludes with a stop at a local restaurant before the crew prepares for a subsequent trip to St. Michael’s.15:24

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