Lauren Landers Sailing · video

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Lauren Landers and her mother navigate a 60-mile passage in the Bahamas, departing a dock under 12-knot winds.5:37 The crew sails the vessel while managing a loose windlass and adjusting sail plans to navigate around an island.14:18 Due to unfavorable wind angles, the boat makes slow progress, forcing the use of the engine to reach a new anchorage for diving.8:09 During a spearfishing excursion in 40 feet of water, a shark approaches Landers immediately after she spears a Nassau grouper, requiring a rapid exit from the water.23:29 The crew also attempts to troll for fish, but loses five lures to aggressive strikes that snap the lines.25:24 Landers uses a Coolify 2S neck air conditioner to manage heat on the boat during summer months when wind is limited.3:50 The trip concludes with the mother’s departure and preparations for an upcoming solo passage.27:32

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