Anchoring strategy: moving to the lee side ahead of an incoming blow
After anchoring at a smaller island, Lauren Landers Sailing noted that a weather system was moving in. The plan was to leave the anchorage near the pass and move to the windward side of the island, positioning the boat on the lee side before winds built to 25 to 30 knots. This kind of proactive repositioning, getting to protected water before the blow arrives rather than after, is a key part of managing safety and comfort while cruising.
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Drone battery and altitude management during an extended wildlife search
During a wildlife search flight, Lauren Landers Sailing keeps an eye on both altitude and battery level simultaneously. At 40 metres (about 120 to 130 feet) the drone still provides a useful overview, but for spotting smaller species like b
What it feels like to transit an atoll for the first time without it being too sketchy
After completing the pass entry, Lauren reflects that the conditions were relatively flat, which made for a good first experience. The key takeaway is that if the waves had been bigger, waiting for them to settle would have been the right c
Squalls can roll in fast even on beautiful offshore sailing days
Even with sunshine, flat water, and a great cape index, Lauren Landers Sailing encounters a squall mid-passage. Based on past experience with similar squalls, she decides not to trust it and rolls in the jib proactively, hoping the event wi