Why Lauren Landers Sailing wanted to turn around just 3 miles from land
Shortly after setting out on a night passage, the centerboard fell over, which Lauren Landers Sailing says was a clear sign to abort. The boat was only about 3 miles from land at that point, and she knew instinctively that things were not right. Looking back, she says she really, really wanted to turn around, but pressed on instead, a decision that set the tone for one of the most stressful sails she has ever had.
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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
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