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The crew of *La Vagabonde* visits Chichijima in the Bonin Islands, Japan, for an extended stay to explore local marine life and historical sites before departing on a 450-nautical-mile passage south toward the Mariana Trench.39:12 During their stay, they encounter oceanic manta rays, humpback whales, and white-tip reef sharks, while also diving on a 1944 Japanese transport shipwreck in the harbor.4:09 The crew utilizes a hydrophone to record whale vocalizations and attempts spearfishing for wahoo, though they struggle with the fish's speed and size.36:58 On land, they hike to World War II-era cave bunkers at Cape Cominato and utilize local infrastructure for laundry and supplies.16:46 When preparing for the subsequent passage, the crew establishes a rotating watch schedule to manage the transit.42:52 Upon leaving, they encounter an unexpected 2.7-knot current on the nose, forcing them to tack 90 degrees off their intended course to maintain progress.43:39

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