Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

A solo sailor navigates a 60-ft trimaran through the Philippines, managing single-handed sailing, electrical failures, and complex docking maneuvers while preparing for a passage to Japan.2:03 During a month-long transit toward Subic Bay, the vessel encounters 28-knot gusts and frequent squalls, requiring the crew to reef the mainsail and sail dead downwind.0:17 Navigation through the Calavitae Passage—noted for rough conditions—proves manageable with a following current, though the sailor avoids the Golowo Passage due to concerns about night-time visibility.19:00 Technical issues include a failed alternator system, forcing the vessel to operate as a dark ship to conserve power, and a jammed anchor chain at the windlass caused by a kinked rode-to-chain connection, which requires removing the housing bolts to clear.23:03 The final arrival at Subic Bay Yacht Club involves a challenging reverse-docking maneuver in crosswinds with a 12-meter beam.24:05 The sailor relies on cruising guides from SV Soggy Paws and Ocelot for route planning and utilizes the Headspace app for mental health management during periods of isolation.17:03

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