How to film safely around tiger sharks: Lauren Landers Sailing's approach
Before heading out to the pass known for tiger sharks, Lauren makes a point of setting expectations for what she will capture on camera. She commits to filming as much as possible while keeping both her cameras and herself safe. This reflects a practical mindset for underwater wildlife encounters: documentation is worthwhile, but personal safety and situational awareness come first. The balance she describes is especially relevant when filming in passes with strong currents and multiple large sharks.
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A gushing impeller makes it risky to work on a ball valve underway
Lauren tried to operate a sea cock ball valve, and while the handle itself moved fine, water kept gushing out of the impeller opening at a rate that made continuing unsafe. Rather than risk more water flooding into the boat, she made the ca
Why drone experience matters before searching for sharks from the air
Lauren Landers Sailing explicitly cautions that she does not recommend flying a drone to search for sharks unless you are experienced. Flying over open water introduces challenges beyond basic piloting. Signal can drop when the drone moves
Sometimes replacing the whole toilet assembly is faster than chasing seal failures
Lauren's aft head had seals replaced a couple of times and still was not working properly. Rather than continuing to chase individual seal failures, she decided to replace the entire assembly. The result: two out of three heads on the boat