Lauren Landers Sailing plans to spend up to two years in French Polynesia
After securing a long-stay visa, Lauren Landers Sailing is planning to remain in French Polynesia for up to two years. The initial visa covers one year, with hopes of an extension for a second. The plan is to continue the same style of cruising shown in recent episodes: a balance of boat work and exploring, with the expectation that having done so much maintenance during the Caribbean year, there should be more time for exploring in French Polynesia.
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