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Our Last Sail as a Family.. (Hour Long, Cinematic)
July 12, 2024 · 1h 2m · 790K views · Neckpan Beach
What this video covers
The crew of La Vagabonde navigates the northern Philippines while managing boat maintenance, child care, and an allergic reaction. During a passage toward Karon, the crew encounters inconsistent winds and shallow, inadequately surveyed reefs, requiring careful navigation despite inaccurate Navionics charts.7:58 The crew replaces a staysail furling drum and tack line that failed during a 50-knot gust in the South China Sea, opting for a more robust, cruising-oriented replacement sail.39:05 To maintain boat performance, the crew cleans the paddle wheel with a GoPro housing after noticing discrepancies between apparent and true wind speed.28:37 While anchored, the crew manages a medical scare when their son experiences an allergic reaction to a nut-based snack provided by locals.29:26 The crew also debates whether to sail south to avoid an oncoming typhoon or maintain their northward course toward Japan, ultimately choosing to continue north.33:33 They maintain a routine of reefing the mainsail in 18-knot winds to ensure stability for the children while keeping the vessel moving at 7 to 9 knots.37:08
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