Vie d'écume · video

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Preparation for a voyage on the sailboat *Corail* involves a series of maintenance tasks, equipment upgrades, and provisioning while moored at Saint-Mandrier. The crew replaces expired fire extinguishers with three new units and organizes the boat’s storage, specifically clearing a cockpit locker to house tools and dry goods in airtight containers. Maintenance includes cleaning the deck and scrubbing the 330cm NEMAX PVC dinghy, which shows significant grime.

To improve onboard water quality, the crew installs a filtration system purchased at Castorama, utilizing a series of hoses and fittings connected to the boat's existing shower plumbing. They estimate the filters will last approximately two years based on a consumption rate of two liters per person per day. Additional tasks include replacing a lost horseshoe buoy, purchasing new footwear, and preparing the vessel for incoming crew members. The owner also sorts through spare parts, including old toilet pumps and rigging lines, while maintaining a stock of food and supplies for the upcoming transit toward Gibraltar.

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