I am solo- sailing the world with my cat, Mako! I've had a lifelong dream of sailing around the world since I was in middle school; after college I bought a 1993' Beneteau Oceanis 510. My first few years were spent gaining confidence in single-handling and fixing up my 30-year-old boat.. as of now I have crossed the Pacific ocean single-handed and continuing west! I appreciate you being here and please subscribe to join in on the adventures to come!
When Lauren picked up her sail from the sail shop, the woman there and her assistant offered to help carry it back to the boat, recognizing that getting a sail aboard solo is not easy. That kind of assistance from a marina or sail loft can
After arriving at a remote atoll, a small motu (islet) became the gathering point for a group of five buddy boats almost immediately. Despite its size, it had everything needed: soft sand for spike ball, a small river, and plenty of driftwo
Spending extended time anchored or moored in a single location builds a mental map of what lives there and where. Lauren Landers Sailing notes that once you know an area well, you can predict that a particular bait ball will be in its usual
Pulling into what would be their last shared atoll, Lauren Landers Sailing and her buddy boats Isla, Nanuka, and Matahari arrived filled with excitement, curiosity, and a bit of dread. Some of those friendships had been formed years earlier
After completing the passage from the previous stop, Lauren Landers Sailing moved to the airport anchorage in Tahiti, roughly seven to eight miles from the first overnight spot. The plan is to stay approximately two weeks: at least one week
If you arrive in Tahiti with a pet on board, the animal is technically not allowed off the boat until it has been officially checked in with the relevant authorities. Lauren notes that for cats this is not a particularly stressful process,
Every piece here is something Lauren Landers Sailing can talk you through, in their own words.