Sailing La Vagabonde · video

What this video covers

The crew of *La Vagabonde* anchors in Borneo, Malaysia, while awaiting favorable easterly winds to sail north.Watch To access the renowned dive sites at Sipadan Island, the family transfers to the Sea Ventures Dive Rig, a repurposed 1980s oil rig located one hour from their anchorage.8:05 While the crew leaves their boat in the care of their deckhand, Forrest, they utilize the rig’s facilities to conduct scuba refresher dives and prepare for deep-water excursions to depths of 30 meters.1:03 The rig provides access to protected marine habitats, including Barracuda Point, which the crew ranks among their top three dive experiences.8:37 During their stay, the crew coordinates a food delivery through the rig’s supply chain to avoid a time-consuming detour to Semporna for reprovisioning.23:58 Meanwhile, the boat experiences a minor dragging incident during the crew's absence, which the deckhand resolves independently.28:43 The crew notes the prevalence of illegal blast fishing in the region, which causes significant damage to local coral reefs.25:16

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