Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

La Vagabonde, a 43-foot catamaran, departs the Philippines for a 700-nautical-mile passage to Okinawa, Japan, while navigating potential typhoon activity.0:54 The crew manages power and water consumption for seven people using a solar-powered system, an Oceanvolt hydro-generator, and a Spectra watermaker.13:38 During the transit, the crew encounters light winds, necessitating significant motoring and careful fuel management to maintain a safe distance from a developing tropical depression.5:06 They monitor weather models to skirt the boundary of the system, opting to head east to avoid the worst sea states.19:33 Technical challenges include a jammed gennaker, which the crew replaces with a Code Zero, and a loose winch mounting plate secured by tightening three screws.17:04 The crew also addresses missing boat paperwork required for Japanese customs.15:44 The passage serves as a shakedown for the vessel's off-grid systems before the planned arrival in Japan for a winter ski season.

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