Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of La Vagabonde anchors in the Guadiana River on the west coast of Europe, marking their first time navigating a sailboat up a river in over five years.0:51 The vessel remains in fresh water, which prevents the onboard watermaker from building the necessary pressure to operate; the system requires salt water to function.8:43 Consequently, the crew must strictly ration their remaining fresh water until they return to a saltwater environment.8:59 While anchored, they use the ship's tender to explore the river, noting the presence of small, informal riverside gardens and jetties.11:01 The crew also manages daily life with a toddler, Lenny, noting the challenges of maintaining a routine and safety on board, including plans to install netting along the boat's sides.17:49 They also coordinate a promotional sweepstakes for a bare-boat yacht charter in the Caribbean in partnership with the American Sailing Association.5:25

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