Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

After a five-day passage from mainland Portugal, the crew of La Vagabonde arrives in Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores.0:07 Local authorities require a 24-hour quarantine period pending the results of COVID-19 nasal and throat swab tests.1:18 While waiting for clearance, the crew performs maintenance, including a rig inspection where they identify a missing pin in the supporting rigging and wear on the lazy jack lines.5:37 Once cleared, they attempt to drive to the Lake of Fire but abandon the route due to difficult, rocky terrain unsuitable for their rental car.11:48 They visit the hot springs in Furnas village instead.12:01 The crew also discusses a business concept for manufacturing affordable, new-hull sailboats with ultralight, tent-like interior storage systems to reduce costs for younger sailors.15:15 They also encounter the boat Shockwave, formerly known as Paradox, in the marina.8:35

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