Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of La Vagabonde navigates the Sulu Sea and the waters surrounding Semporna, Malaysia, while managing technical maintenance and logistical challenges. During a passage in 12 knots of wind, the vessel maintains speeds of 10 knots while sailing close-hauled. The crew encounters difficulties anchoring in deep, reef-lined channels where depths drop sharply from shallow reefs to 30 meters.49:30 Local authorities briefly detain the boat due to missing documentation, which the crew resolves by submitting the required paperwork via WhatsApp.9:22 Onboard, the crew addresses engine bay overheating by planning a negative-pressure ventilation system using a race-boat-style cowling and exhaust fan to cool the battery bank.46:04 Logistics in Semporna involve multiple trips via tender to complete laundry and re-provisioning in a busy, water-oriented port.53:22 The crew also prepares for a 50-hour diesel engine service with a visiting mechanic before departing for offshore coral reefs.54:52

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