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New Beginning, New Crew (Leaving Port!)
October 6, 2025 · 30 min · 487K views · Palau
What this video covers
The crew of *La Vagabonde* returns to their vessel in Palau after a two-month hiatus to prepare for a new sailing season.▶ 0:05 During the break, the boat underwent extensive maintenance, including servicing motors, polishing the hull, and repairing the dinghy and sails.▶ 8:15 Upgrades include a new saltwater pump and tap, additional shelving, mounted radios, and a Starlink system integrated into a dedicated switch panel to manage power consumption.▶ 8:32 The crew also installed a large shade sail over the cockpit to improve airflow and reduce cabin temperatures.▶ 1:57 The team, now joined by a new crew member, Lydia, finalized provisioning and secured necessary sailing permits for the Palau region.▶ 18:10 After topping off fuel and waiting for favorable wind, the vessel departed the marina at high tide to begin coastal cruising.▶ 16:35 The crew plans to utilize a new Highfield dive boat, arriving soon, to access remote reefs and dive sites while the mothership remains at anchor.▶ 11:02
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