Recognising when a re-drop is needed after a bad anchor set near coral
After dropping anchor near a coral head that came almost to the surface, Lauren noticed her rudder would strike it as the boat swung. The tell was that the chain was still not tight, meaning the anchor had not set properly and the boat had not yet pulled back to a secure position. That loose chain told her she needed to re-drop before the boat swung over the hazard. She notes she had not had to perform a re-drop in a very long time, which underlines how unusual but important the skill is when conditions demand it.
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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
Anchor snubber setup: rope bridle with chafe sleeve on galvanized chain
Underwater footage from Mora shows the anchor setup in detail. The galvanized anchor chain runs down from the bow to the sandy bottom, and a rope snubber with a protective chafe sleeve connects to the chain to absorb load and reduce shock o