Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde explores a Japanese shipwreck lodged on a reef in Micronesia, accessing the site by dinghy during high tide.1:21 The vessel, a casualty of a 1970s typhoon, features significant interior vegetation and nesting seabirds.2:57 Navigating the surrounding atoll requires careful attention to coral bommies, which the crew monitors closely while transiting the channel.2:02 Between excursions, the crew spear-fishes for dogtooth tuna, which they process into jerky using a solar-powered drying method.12:20 The passage to the next atoll involves a 24-hour downwind run under a gennaker, maintaining speeds of 8 to 12 knots in 14 knots of wind.21:30 Throughout the voyage, the crew manages high humidity and heat while balancing daily homeschooling and maintenance tasks.20:25 The experience highlights the challenges of maintaining mental well-being while living aboard, emphasizing the importance of seeking support when navigating personal struggles in remote locations.10:25

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