Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of the catamaran *Calyp Day* experiences a mechanical failure while transiting to Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, when the prop shaft bolts rattle loose, disconnecting the transmission.15:41 With no engine power, the crew navigates the vessel into a crowded commercial anchorage at night using only the jib and mainsail.7:35 They successfully maneuver through a field of approximately 12 anchored tankers and fishing vessels by tacking and jibing under sail alone.12:50 After anchoring, the crew repairs the prop shaft by re-bolting the assembly, noting that the high-vibration environment requires nylock nuts and anti-seize compound to prevent future loosening.19:45 Following the repair, the crew completes the transit to a boatyard in Lombok for a scheduled haul-out.21:56 The crew subsequently announces plans to travel to the United States and the United Kingdom to inspect several vessels for potential purchase, including a race-oriented *Fujin*, a Gunboat, and a Spirit Yacht.23:13

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