Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of a new 60-foot custom trimaran conducts a shakedown sail on the Ho Chi Minh City River to test onboard systems and sail configurations.1:08 With assistance from a representative from Doyle Sails, the crew hoists the mainsail, code zero, and a top-down furling gennaker for the first time.6:47 The vessel navigates heavy commercial traffic and river debris while the crew monitors electrical systems, including a 24-volt system at 99% and a 48-volt system at 63%.13:09 The team identifies minor maintenance tasks and teething issues, such as a small burn mark on a surface, while prioritizing the functionality of the rig and engines for future blue-water passages.15:56 Following the sea trials, the crew spends their first night aboard the vessel at the dock.10:29 The experience highlights the necessity of addressing structural and mechanical reliability before attempting a planned 600-nautical-mile passage to the Philippines.

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