Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde, currently docked in Velage on the island of Sao Jorge in the Azores, completes a 10-kilometer hike down a steep, muddy mountainside to the remote surfing community of Faja de Santa Crista.0:56 The trail features significant elevation changes, loose rock, and cattle grazing areas.2:25 Due to the late start and the difficulty of the return climb with a toddler, the crew accepts a ride on a local quad bike for the ascent.8:03 Following the hike, the crew addresses a malfunctioning bilge pump on the boat by disconnecting its power supply.10:11 Riley also recovers a lost wallet from a local police station after a search of the trail.11:25 The crew plans to depart for Horta following their stay in the Azores.14:25

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