Using an eSIM app removes the hassle of finding local SIM cards abroad
After six years of international travel, Lauren Landers Sailing uses an eSIM service (sponsored by Saily, an eSIM company) to stay connected without hunting down a local SIM card in each new country. The process is straightforward: download the Saily app, choose your destination from over 200 available, select a data plan, and install the eSIM directly on your phone. A newer feature she highlights is the ability to get a phone number directly through the app for calling and texting, which she describes as life-changing for living abroad. She offers 15% off using the code 'Landers'.
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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
Heavy calcium buildup in hoses can defeat even a new toilet pump
On the master head, Lauren replaced the pump assembly but the toilet still was not working correctly. Her suspicion is that the hose itself has too much calcium buildup inside it, meaning the new pump is fighting against a restricted line.
Sail shops can be genuinely helpful when you are single-handed
When Lauren picked up her sail from the sail shop, the woman there and her assistant offered to help carry it back to the boat, recognizing that getting a sail aboard solo is not easy. That kind of assistance from a marina or sail loft can