Sailing La Vagabonde · video

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The crew of the trimaran La Vagabonde anchors in the Inland Sea of Japan during autumn, transitioning from tropical climates to cooler weather.0:25 To experience camping while living aboard, the crew sets up a tent on the foredeck, utilizing sleeping bags from a previous North Atlantic crossing.0:34 The vessel serves as a base for local exploration, including a visit to a nearby brewery and a dive near a submerged structure identified as a sewage pipe.8:03 The crew prepares to transit toward Tokyo to haul out the vessel for repairs following a recent collision.17:41 While assessing damage and insurance logistics, the crew references COLREGs Rule 30, Subsection B, regarding the use of an all-round white light for vessels under 50 meters.19:32 Future plans include winter travel to the Japanese Alps for snowboarding.6:41 The crew maintains a lightweight interior design using high-quality wood-look imagery to avoid a clinical aesthetic while minimizing weight for performance.11:25

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