Lauren Landers Sailing · video

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Lauren Landers departs on a solo passage from the Caribbean toward Shelter Bay Marina in Panama, estimating a six-and-a-half-day transit.0:50 Sailing downwind in 12 to 18 knots of easterly wind, the boat maintains speeds between 6 and 9 knots while navigating 6- to 8-foot ground swells.18:59 The passage involves troubleshooting intermittent AIS performance; while the unit transmits location data, it fails to consistently display nearby cargo ships on the chart plotter, forcing a reliance on manual 45-minute watch schedules and Starlink-based monitoring via MarineTraffic.23:43 The sailor manages seasickness during the first 30 hours, maintains a routine for her cat, Mako, and plans to haul the boat at the destination to replace the propeller.12:02 Despite the rolling sea state, the vessel maintains a steady course with the sails balanced for a broad reach.19:58

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