Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of the catamaran La Vagabonde prepares for a passage from Palau to Raja Ampat while managing ongoing maintenance and crew transitions. The vessel currently operates without a functional jib, which the crew removed after lashing issues at the masthead.13:59 To prepare for the upcoming transit, the owners perform a comprehensive stock check of provisions and diesel fuel, planning for a six-day trip with a two-day sailing window and an engine-reliant remainder. Technical troubleshooting focuses on a persistent system communication error, which the crew attempts to resolve through software updates and system reboots.28:38 The crew also installs eight new 100-watt flexible solar panels to support the battery bank.16:07 During their stay in Palau, the crew visits the Milky Way for its therapeutic mud and conducts a coconut harvest to prepare fresh coconut milk.24:09 The departure is delayed by mechanical obstacles and the need to finalize system updates before the transit to Indonesia.35:25

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