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!
The pass at Tikehau already feels exceptionally full of life compared to other passes in the area, but there is a specific spot within it where tiger sharks appear, and they only show up reliably on a certain tide. Lauren had been launching
The biosecurity requirement for bringing a cat into French Polynesia involves a strict 130-day parasite treatment protocol before departure. In Mo's case, the vet in Panama missed one of the required parasite treatments during that window.
Anchored at Mora in about 8 feet of water, right on the edge of a drop-off that falls to roughly 30 feet, Lauren Landers Sailing describes the spot as her favorite water in the world. Waves break on the outer reef while the anchorage stays
For context on how much water a solo sailor actually consumes, Lauren Landers Sailing shares detailed numbers from her Pacific crossing and subsequent time in French Polynesia. During the entire ocean crossing she ran the watermaker for onl
Every piece here is something Lauren Landers Sailing can talk you through, in their own words.